used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was secretly told by the agent that there was a valuable mail to go through in registered letters, and asked if he dared risk carrying them.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading He was secretly told by the agent that there was a valuable mail to go through in registered letters, and asked if he dared risk carrying them.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Doctor Dick agreed to drive the coach back on condition that the driver who came to take charge should come on to Last Chance on horseback and be ready to come back with it.
(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 "By all means, sir, for I am driving to do my full duty," was the answer.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "By all means, sir, for I am driving to do my full duty," was the answer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Doctor Dick agreed to drive the coach back on condition that the driver who came to take charge should come on to Last Chance on horseback and be ready to come back with it.
react verbally
From this reading "By all means, sir, for I am driving to do my full duty," was the answer.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He was secretly told by the agent that there was a valuable mail to go through in registered letters, and asked if he dared risk carrying them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had shown that he did not fear the drive, but his business and professional duties demanded that he should be at Last Chance, and there he must remain.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Doctor Dick agreed to drive the coach back on condition that the driver who came to take charge should come on to Last Chance on horseback and be ready to come back with it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Doctor Dick agreed to drive the coach back on condition that the driver who came to take charge should come on to Last Chance on horseback and be ready to come back with it.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He had shown that he did not fear the drive, but his business and professional duties demanded that he should be at Last Chance, and there he must remain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had shown that he did not fear the drive, but his business and professional duties demanded that he should be at Last Chance, and there he must remain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was secretly told by the agent that there was a valuable mail to go through in registered letters, and asked if he dared risk carrying them.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Doctor Dick agreed to drive the coach back on condition that the driver who came to take charge should come on to Last Chance on horseback and be ready to come back with it.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He was secretly told by the agent that there was a valuable mail to go through in registered letters, and asked if he dared risk carrying them.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Doctor Dick agreed to drive the coach back on condition that the driver who came to take charge should come on to Last Chance on horseback and be ready to come back with it.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Doctor Dick agreed to drive the coach back on condition that the driver who came to take charge should come on to Last Chance on horseback and be ready to come back with it.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading Doctor Dick agreed to drive the coach back on condition that the driver who came to take charge should come on to Last Chance on horseback and be ready to come back with it.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Doctor Dick agreed to drive the coach back on condition that the driver who came to take charge should come on to Last Chance on horseback and be ready to come back with it.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Doctor Dick agreed to drive the coach back on condition that the driver who came to take charge should come on to Last Chance on horseback and be ready to come back with it.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading He was secretly told by the agent that there was a valuable mail to go through in registered letters, and asked if he dared risk carrying them.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading He had shown that he did not fear the drive, but his business and professional duties demanded that he should be at Last Chance, and there he must remain.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Doctor Dick agreed to drive the coach back on condition that the driver who came to take charge should come on to Last Chance on horseback and be ready to come back with it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He had shown that he did not fear the drive, but his business and professional duties demanded that he should be at Last Chance, and there he must remain.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "By all means, sir, for I am driving to do my full duty," was the answer.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Doctor Dick agreed to drive the coach back on condition that the driver who came to take charge should come on to Last Chance on horseback and be ready to come back with it.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Doctor Dick agreed to drive the coach back on condition that the driver who came to take charge should come on to Last Chance on horseback and be ready to come back with it.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading Doctor Dick agreed to drive the coach back on condition that the driver who came to take charge should come on to Last Chance on horseback and be ready to come back with it.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading "By all means, sir, for I am driving to do my full duty," was the answer.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He had shown that he did not fear the drive, but his business and professional duties demanded that he should be at Last Chance, and there he must remain.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "By all means, sir, for I am driving to do my full duty," was the answer.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He had shown that he did not fear the drive, but his business and professional duties demanded that he should be at Last Chance, and there he must remain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "By all means, sir, for I am driving to do my full duty," was the answer.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "By all means, sir, for I am driving to do my full duty," was the answer.
GANTLETnounUS /ˈɡɔːntlət/
to offer or accept a challenge
From this reading RUNNING THE GANTLET.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He was secretly told by the agent that there was a valuable mail to go through in registered letters, and asked if he dared risk carrying them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had shown that he did not fear the drive, but his business and professional duties demanded that he should be at Last Chance, and there he must remain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had shown that he did not fear the drive, but his business and professional duties demanded that he should be at Last Chance, and there he must remain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had shown that he did not fear the drive, but his business and professional duties demanded that he should be at Last Chance, and there he must remain.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading Doctor Dick agreed to drive the coach back on condition that the driver who came to take charge should come on to Last Chance on horseback and be ready to come back with it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "By all means, sir, for I am driving to do my full duty," was the answer.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was secretly told by the agent that there was a valuable mail to go through in registered letters, and asked if he dared risk carrying them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was secretly told by the agent that there was a valuable mail to go through in registered letters, and asked if he dared risk carrying them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Doctor Dick agreed to drive the coach back on condition that the driver who came to take charge should come on to Last Chance on horseback and be ready to come back with it.
immediately past
From this reading Doctor Dick agreed to drive the coach back on condition that the driver who came to take charge should come on to Last Chance on horseback and be ready to come back with it.
the literary culture
From this reading He was secretly told by the agent that there was a valuable mail to go through in registered letters, and asked if he dared risk carrying them.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading He was secretly told by the agent that there was a valuable mail to go through in registered letters, and asked if he dared risk carrying them.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "By all means, sir, for I am driving to do my full duty," was the answer.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He had shown that he did not fear the drive, but his business and professional duties demanded that he should be at Last Chance, and there he must remain.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "By all means, sir, for I am driving to do my full duty," was the answer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had shown that he did not fear the drive, but his business and professional duties demanded that he should be at Last Chance, and there he must remain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Doctor Dick agreed to drive the coach back on condition that the driver who came to take charge should come on to Last Chance on horseback and be ready to come back with it.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading He had shown that he did not fear the drive, but his business and professional duties demanded that he should be at Last Chance, and there he must remain.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Doctor Dick agreed to drive the coach back on condition that the driver who came to take charge should come on to Last Chance on horseback and be ready to come back with it.
registeredadjectiveUS /ˈredʒɪstərd/
(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book
From this reading He was secretly told by the agent that there was a valuable mail to go through in registered letters, and asked if he dared risk carrying them.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He had shown that he did not fear the drive, but his business and professional duties demanded that he should be at Last Chance, and there he must remain.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading He was secretly told by the agent that there was a valuable mail to go through in registered letters, and asked if he dared risk carrying them.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading RUNNING THE GANTLET.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading He was secretly told by the agent that there was a valuable mail to go through in registered letters, and asked if he dared risk carrying them.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Doctor Dick agreed to drive the coach back on condition that the driver who came to take charge should come on to Last Chance on horseback and be ready to come back with it.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He had shown that he did not fear the drive, but his business and professional duties demanded that he should be at Last Chance, and there he must remain.
term of address for a man
From this reading "By all means, sir, for I am driving to do my full duty," was the answer.
carry out
From this reading Doctor Dick agreed to drive the coach back on condition that the driver who came to take charge should come on to Last Chance on horseback and be ready to come back with it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Doctor Dick agreed to drive the coach back on condition that the driver who came to take charge should come on to Last Chance on horseback and be ready to come back with it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RUNNING THE GANTLET.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He was secretly told by the agent that there was a valuable mail to go through in registered letters, and asked if he dared risk carrying them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had shown that he did not fear the drive, but his business and professional duties demanded that he should be at Last Chance, and there he must remain.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He was secretly told by the agent that there was a valuable mail to go through in registered letters, and asked if he dared risk carrying them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Doctor Dick agreed to drive the coach back on condition that the driver who came to take charge should come on to Last Chance on horseback and be ready to come back with it.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He was secretly told by the agent that there was a valuable mail to go through in registered letters, and asked if he dared risk carrying them.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading He was secretly told by the agent that there was a valuable mail to go through in registered letters, and asked if he dared risk carrying them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was secretly told by the agent that there was a valuable mail to go through in registered letters, and asked if he dared risk carrying them.
which person or people
From this reading Doctor Dick agreed to drive the coach back on condition that the driver who came to take charge should come on to Last Chance on horseback and be ready to come back with it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Doctor Dick agreed to drive the coach back on condition that the driver who came to take charge should come on to Last Chance on horseback and be ready to come back with it.
