Chapter XXXVIII · Chapter 38

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

From this reading A moment after he descried the distant cart, his horse had set foot in a hole; and upon the accident being discovered, the beast was found lying with a broken leg within twenty yards of its insensible master.

comparative of “able” — (usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading His horse was shot, John Grimbal carried home with all despatch, and Doctor Parsons arrived as quickly as possible, to do all that might be done for the sufferer until an abler physician than himself reached the scene.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading A moment after he descried the distant cart, his horse had set foot in a hole; and upon the accident being discovered, the beast was found lying with a broken leg within twenty yards of its insensible master.

later than; following

From this reading A moment after he descried the distant cart, his horse had set foot in a hole; and upon the accident being discovered, the beast was found lying with a broken leg within twenty yards of its insensible master.

(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 His horse was shot, John Grimbal carried home with all despatch, and Doctor Parsons arrived as quickly as possible, to do all that might be done for the sufferer until an abler physician than himself reached the scene.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading SUSPENSE The fate of John Grimbal was learned within an hour or two of Inspector Chown's departure from Monks Barton; and by the time that Martin Grimbal had been apprised of the matter his brother already lay at the Red House.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading SUSPENSE The fate of John Grimbal was learned within an hour or two of Inspector Chown's departure from Monks Barton; and by the time that Martin Grimbal had been apprised of the matter his brother already lay at the Red House.

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

From this reading SUSPENSE The fate of John Grimbal was learned within an hour or two of Inspector Chown's departure from Monks Barton; and by the time that Martin Grimbal had been apprised of the matter his brother already lay at the Red House.

past form of “apprise” — inform (somebody) of something

From this reading SUSPENSE The fate of John Grimbal was learned within an hour or two of Inspector Chown's departure from Monks Barton; and by the time that Martin Grimbal had been apprised of the matter his brother already lay at the Red House.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading His horse was shot, John Grimbal carried home with all despatch, and Doctor Parsons arrived as quickly as possible, to do all that might be done for the sufferer until an abler physician than himself reached the scene.

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

From this reading His horse was shot, John Grimbal carried home with all despatch, and Doctor Parsons arrived as quickly as possible, to do all that might be done for the sufferer until an abler physician than himself reached the scene.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SUSPENSE The fate of John Grimbal was learned within an hour or two of Inspector Chown's departure from Monks Barton; and by the time that Martin Grimbal had been apprised of the matter his brother already lay at the Red House.

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From this reading SUSPENSE The fate of John Grimbal was learned within an hour or two of Inspector Chown's departure from Monks Barton; and by the time that Martin Grimbal had been apprised of the matter his brother already lay at the Red House.

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

From this reading His horse was shot, John Grimbal carried home with all despatch, and Doctor Parsons arrived as quickly as possible, to do all that might be done for the sufferer until an abler physician than himself reached the scene.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading A moment after he descried the distant cart, his horse had set foot in a hole; and upon the accident being discovered, the beast was found lying with a broken leg within twenty yards of its insensible master.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading SUSPENSE The fate of John Grimbal was learned within an hour or two of Inspector Chown's departure from Monks Barton; and by the time that Martin Grimbal had been apprised of the matter his brother already lay at the Red House.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading A moment after he descried the distant cart, his horse had set foot in a hole; and upon the accident being discovered, the beast was found lying with a broken leg within twenty yards of its insensible master.

of short duration or distance

From this reading Three dreary days saw Grimbal at the door of death, then a brief interval of consciousness rewarded unceasing care, and a rumour spread that he might yet survive.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading A moment after he descried the distant cart, his horse had set foot in a hole; and upon the accident being discovered, the beast was found lying with a broken leg within twenty yards of its insensible master.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading SUSPENSE The fate of John Grimbal was learned within an hour or two of Inspector Chown's departure from Monks Barton; and by the time that Martin Grimbal had been apprised of the matter his brother already lay at the Red House.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading SUSPENSE The fate of John Grimbal was learned within an hour or two of Inspector Chown's departure from Monks Barton; and by the time that Martin Grimbal had been apprised of the matter his brother already lay at the Red House.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Three dreary days saw Grimbal at the door of death, then a brief interval of consciousness rewarded unceasing care, and a rumour spread that he might yet survive.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading His horse was shot, John Grimbal carried home with all despatch, and Doctor Parsons arrived as quickly as possible, to do all that might be done for the sufferer until an abler physician than himself reached the scene.

a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal

From this reading A moment after he descried the distant cart, his horse had set foot in a hole; and upon the accident being discovered, the beast was found lying with a broken leg within twenty yards of its insensible master.

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

From this reading SUSPENSE The fate of John Grimbal was learned within an hour or two of Inspector Chown's departure from Monks Barton; and by the time that Martin Grimbal had been apprised of the matter his brother already lay at the Red House.

an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation

From this reading Three dreary days saw Grimbal at the door of death, then a brief interval of consciousness rewarded unceasing care, and a rumour spread that he might yet survive.

the first light of day

From this reading John had been found at daybreak upon the grass-land where he rode overnight on his journey to intercept the mail.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Three dreary days saw Grimbal at the door of death, then a brief interval of consciousness rewarded unceasing care, and a rumour spread that he might yet survive.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Three dreary days saw Grimbal at the door of death, then a brief interval of consciousness rewarded unceasing care, and a rumour spread that he might yet survive.

the act of departing

From this reading SUSPENSE The fate of John Grimbal was learned within an hour or two of Inspector Chown's departure from Monks Barton; and by the time that Martin Grimbal had been apprised of the matter his brother already lay at the Red House.

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From this reading A moment after he descried the distant cart, his horse had set foot in a hole; and upon the accident being discovered, the beast was found lying with a broken leg within twenty yards of its insensible master.

send away towards a designated goal

From this reading His horse was shot, John Grimbal carried home with all despatch, and Doctor Parsons arrived as quickly as possible, to do all that might be done for the sufferer until an abler physician than himself reached the scene.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading A moment after he descried the distant cart, his horse had set foot in a hole; and upon the accident being discovered, the beast was found lying with a broken leg within twenty yards of its insensible master.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading A moment after he descried the distant cart, his horse had set foot in a hole; and upon the accident being discovered, the beast was found lying with a broken leg within twenty yards of its insensible master.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading His horse was shot, John Grimbal carried home with all despatch, and Doctor Parsons arrived as quickly as possible, to do all that might be done for the sufferer until an abler physician than himself reached the scene.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading His horse was shot, John Grimbal carried home with all despatch, and Doctor Parsons arrived as quickly as possible, to do all that might be done for the sufferer until an abler physician than himself reached the scene.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading His horse was shot, John Grimbal carried home with all despatch, and Doctor Parsons arrived as quickly as possible, to do all that might be done for the sufferer until an abler physician than himself reached the scene.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Three dreary days saw Grimbal at the door of death, then a brief interval of consciousness rewarded unceasing care, and a rumour spread that he might yet survive.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading Three dreary days saw Grimbal at the door of death, then a brief interval of consciousness rewarded unceasing care, and a rumour spread that he might yet survive.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading SUSPENSE The fate of John Grimbal was learned within an hour or two of Inspector Chown's departure from Monks Barton; and by the time that Martin Grimbal had been apprised of the matter his brother already lay at the Red House.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading A moment after he descried the distant cart, his horse had set foot in a hole; and upon the accident being discovered, the beast was found lying with a broken leg within twenty yards of its insensible master.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His horse was shot, John Grimbal carried home with all despatch, and Doctor Parsons arrived as quickly as possible, to do all that might be done for the sufferer until an abler physician than himself reached the scene.

set up or found

From this reading John had been found at daybreak upon the grass-land where he rode overnight on his journey to intercept the mail.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading SUSPENSE The fate of John Grimbal was learned within an hour or two of Inspector Chown's departure from Monks Barton; and by the time that Martin Grimbal had been apprised of the matter his brother already lay at the Red House.

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

From this reading John had been found at daybreak upon the grass-land where he rode overnight on his journey to intercept the mail.

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

From this reading SUSPENSE The fate of John Grimbal was learned within an hour or two of Inspector Chown's departure from Monks Barton; and by the time that Martin Grimbal had been apprised of the matter his brother already lay at the Red House.

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

From this reading SUSPENSE The fate of John Grimbal was learned within an hour or two of Inspector Chown's departure from Monks Barton; and by the time that Martin Grimbal had been apprised of the matter his brother already lay at the Red House.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading John had been found at daybreak upon the grass-land where he rode overnight on his journey to intercept the mail.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading His horse was shot, John Grimbal carried home with all despatch, and Doctor Parsons arrived as quickly as possible, to do all that might be done for the sufferer until an abler physician than himself reached the scene.

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

From this reading SUSPENSE The fate of John Grimbal was learned within an hour or two of Inspector Chown's departure from Monks Barton; and by the time that Martin Grimbal had been apprised of the matter his brother already lay at the Red House.

an opening into or through something

From this reading A moment after he descried the distant cart, his horse had set foot in a hole; and upon the accident being discovered, the beast was found lying with a broken leg within twenty yards of its insensible master.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading His horse was shot, John Grimbal carried home with all despatch, and Doctor Parsons arrived as quickly as possible, to do all that might be done for the sufferer until an abler physician than himself reached the scene.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading A moment after he descried the distant cart, his horse had set foot in a hole; and upon the accident being discovered, the beast was found lying with a broken leg within twenty yards of its insensible master.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading SUSPENSE The fate of John Grimbal was learned within an hour or two of Inspector Chown's departure from Monks Barton; and by the time that Martin Grimbal had been apprised of the matter his brother already lay at the Red House.

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

From this reading SUSPENSE The fate of John Grimbal was learned within an hour or two of Inspector Chown's departure from Monks Barton; and by the time that Martin Grimbal had been apprised of the matter his brother already lay at the Red House.

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

From this reading A moment after he descried the distant cart, his horse had set foot in a hole; and upon the accident being discovered, the beast was found lying with a broken leg within twenty yards of its insensible master.

incapable of physical sensation

From this reading A moment after he descried the distant cart, his horse had set foot in a hole; and upon the accident being discovered, the beast was found lying with a broken leg within twenty yards of its insensible master.

a high ranking police officer

From this reading SUSPENSE The fate of John Grimbal was learned within an hour or two of Inspector Chown's departure from Monks Barton; and by the time that Martin Grimbal had been apprised of the matter his brother already lay at the Red House.

seize on its way

From this reading John had been found at daybreak upon the grass-land where he rode overnight on his journey to intercept the mail.

a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading Three dreary days saw Grimbal at the door of death, then a brief interval of consciousness rewarded unceasing care, and a rumour spread that he might yet survive.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A moment after he descried the distant cart, his horse had set foot in a hole; and upon the accident being discovered, the beast was found lying with a broken leg within twenty yards of its insensible master.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading SUSPENSE The fate of John Grimbal was learned within an hour or two of Inspector Chown's departure from Monks Barton; and by the time that Martin Grimbal had been apprised of the matter his brother already lay at the Red House.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading John had been found at daybreak upon the grass-land where he rode overnight on his journey to intercept the mail.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading SUSPENSE The fate of John Grimbal was learned within an hour or two of Inspector Chown's departure from Monks Barton; and by the time that Martin Grimbal had been apprised of the matter his brother already lay at the Red House.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading SUSPENSE The fate of John Grimbal was learned within an hour or two of Inspector Chown's departure from Monks Barton; and by the time that Martin Grimbal had been apprised of the matter his brother already lay at the Red House.

a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle

From this reading A moment after he descried the distant cart, his horse had set foot in a hole; and upon the accident being discovered, the beast was found lying with a broken leg within twenty yards of its insensible master.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading A moment after he descried the distant cart, his horse had set foot in a hole; and upon the accident being discovered, the beast was found lying with a broken leg within twenty yards of its insensible master.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading John had been found at daybreak upon the grass-land where he rode overnight on his journey to intercept the mail.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading SUSPENSE The fate of John Grimbal was learned within an hour or two of Inspector Chown's departure from Monks Barton; and by the time that Martin Grimbal had been apprised of the matter his brother already lay at the Red House.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading A moment after he descried the distant cart, his horse had set foot in a hole; and upon the accident being discovered, the beast was found lying with a broken leg within twenty yards of its insensible master.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading SUSPENSE The fate of John Grimbal was learned within an hour or two of Inspector Chown's departure from Monks Barton; and by the time that Martin Grimbal had been apprised of the matter his brother already lay at the Red House.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading His horse was shot, John Grimbal carried home with all despatch, and Doctor Parsons arrived as quickly as possible, to do all that might be done for the sufferer until an abler physician than himself reached the scene.

a particular point in time

From this reading A moment after he descried the distant cart, his horse had set foot in a hole; and upon the accident being discovered, the beast was found lying with a broken leg within twenty yards of its insensible master.

plural of “monk” — a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work

From this reading SUSPENSE The fate of John Grimbal was learned within an hour or two of Inspector Chown's departure from Monks Barton; and by the time that Martin Grimbal had been apprised of the matter his brother already lay at the Red House.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SUSPENSE The fate of John Grimbal was learned within an hour or two of Inspector Chown's departure from Monks Barton; and by the time that Martin Grimbal had been apprised of the matter his brother already lay at the Red House.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading John had been found at daybreak upon the grass-land where he rode overnight on his journey to intercept the mail.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading SUSPENSE The fate of John Grimbal was learned within an hour or two of Inspector Chown's departure from Monks Barton; and by the time that Martin Grimbal had been apprised of the matter his brother already lay at the Red House.

during or for the length of one night

From this reading John had been found at daybreak upon the grass-land where he rode overnight on his journey to intercept the mail.

United States sociologist (1902-1979)

From this reading His horse was shot, John Grimbal carried home with all despatch, and Doctor Parsons arrived as quickly as possible, to do all that might be done for the sufferer until an abler physician than himself reached the scene.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading His horse was shot, John Grimbal carried home with all despatch, and Doctor Parsons arrived as quickly as possible, to do all that might be done for the sufferer until an abler physician than himself reached the scene.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading His horse was shot, John Grimbal carried home with all despatch, and Doctor Parsons arrived as quickly as possible, to do all that might be done for the sufferer until an abler physician than himself reached the scene.

with speed

From this reading His horse was shot, John Grimbal carried home with all despatch, and Doctor Parsons arrived as quickly as possible, to do all that might be done for the sufferer until an abler physician than himself reached the scene.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading His horse was shot, John Grimbal carried home with all despatch, and Doctor Parsons arrived as quickly as possible, to do all that might be done for the sufferer until an abler physician than himself reached the scene.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading SUSPENSE The fate of John Grimbal was learned within an hour or two of Inspector Chown's departure from Monks Barton; and by the time that Martin Grimbal had been apprised of the matter his brother already lay at the Red House.

past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading Three dreary days saw Grimbal at the door of death, then a brief interval of consciousness rewarded unceasing care, and a rumour spread that he might yet survive.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading John had been found at daybreak upon the grass-land where he rode overnight on his journey to intercept the mail.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading Three dreary days saw Grimbal at the door of death, then a brief interval of consciousness rewarded unceasing care, and a rumour spread that he might yet survive.

cut with a saw

From this reading Three dreary days saw Grimbal at the door of death, then a brief interval of consciousness rewarded unceasing care, and a rumour spread that he might yet survive.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading His horse was shot, John Grimbal carried home with all despatch, and Doctor Parsons arrived as quickly as possible, to do all that might be done for the sufferer until an abler physician than himself reached the scene.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A moment after he descried the distant cart, his horse had set foot in a hole; and upon the accident being discovered, the beast was found lying with a broken leg within twenty yards of its insensible master.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading His horse was shot, John Grimbal carried home with all despatch, and Doctor Parsons arrived as quickly as possible, to do all that might be done for the sufferer until an abler physician than himself reached the scene.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Three dreary days saw Grimbal at the door of death, then a brief interval of consciousness rewarded unceasing care, and a rumour spread that he might yet survive.

a person suffering from an illness

From this reading His horse was shot, John Grimbal carried home with all despatch, and Doctor Parsons arrived as quickly as possible, to do all that might be done for the sufferer until an abler physician than himself reached the scene.

continue to live and avoid dying

From this reading Three dreary days saw Grimbal at the door of death, then a brief interval of consciousness rewarded unceasing care, and a rumour spread that he might yet survive.

apprehension about what is going to happen

From this reading SUSPENSE The fate of John Grimbal was learned within an hour or two of Inspector Chown's departure from Monks Barton; and by the time that Martin Grimbal had been apprised of the matter his brother already lay at the Red House.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading His horse was shot, John Grimbal carried home with all despatch, and Doctor Parsons arrived as quickly as possible, to do all that might be done for the sufferer until an abler physician than himself reached the scene.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SUSPENSE The fate of John Grimbal was learned within an hour or two of Inspector Chown's departure from Monks Barton; and by the time that Martin Grimbal had been apprised of the matter his brother already lay at the Red House.

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

From this reading SUSPENSE The fate of John Grimbal was learned within an hour or two of Inspector Chown's departure from Monks Barton; and by the time that Martin Grimbal had been apprised of the matter his brother already lay at the Red House.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Three dreary days saw Grimbal at the door of death, then a brief interval of consciousness rewarded unceasing care, and a rumour spread that he might yet survive.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Three dreary days saw Grimbal at the door of death, then a brief interval of consciousness rewarded unceasing care, and a rumour spread that he might yet survive.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading SUSPENSE The fate of John Grimbal was learned within an hour or two of Inspector Chown's departure from Monks Barton; and by the time that Martin Grimbal had been apprised of the matter his brother already lay at the Red House.

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

From this reading John had been found at daybreak upon the grass-land where he rode overnight on his journey to intercept the mail.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading A moment after he descried the distant cart, his horse had set foot in a hole; and upon the accident being discovered, the beast was found lying with a broken leg within twenty yards of its insensible master.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading SUSPENSE The fate of John Grimbal was learned within an hour or two of Inspector Chown's departure from Monks Barton; and by the time that Martin Grimbal had been apprised of the matter his brother already lay at the Red House.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading Three dreary days saw Grimbal at the door of death, then a brief interval of consciousness rewarded unceasing care, and a rumour spread that he might yet survive.

up to a particular time

From this reading His horse was shot, John Grimbal carried home with all despatch, and Doctor Parsons arrived as quickly as possible, to do all that might be done for the sufferer until an abler physician than himself reached the scene.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading John had been found at daybreak upon the grass-land where he rode overnight on his journey to intercept the mail.

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

From this reading SUSPENSE The fate of John Grimbal was learned within an hour or two of Inspector Chown's departure from Monks Barton; and by the time that Martin Grimbal had been apprised of the matter his brother already lay at the Red House.

in or at the place that

From this reading John had been found at daybreak upon the grass-land where he rode overnight on his journey to intercept the mail.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A moment after he descried the distant cart, his horse had set foot in a hole; and upon the accident being discovered, the beast was found lying with a broken leg within twenty yards of its insensible master.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading SUSPENSE The fate of John Grimbal was learned within an hour or two of Inspector Chown's departure from Monks Barton; and by the time that Martin Grimbal had been apprised of the matter his brother already lay at the Red House.

plural of “yard” — 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 A moment after he descried the distant cart, his horse had set foot in a hole; and upon the accident being discovered, the beast was found lying with a broken leg within twenty yards of its insensible master.

but in spite of that

From this reading Three dreary days saw Grimbal at the door of death, then a brief interval of consciousness rewarded unceasing care, and a rumour spread that he might yet survive.