used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A chase by night, and the death of Jerry Clink._ “Whither are we bound?” demanded Mr. Woodruff of Colin, as soon as they had reached the open air.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “My father, Mr. Lupton, charged me, in case our attempt succeeded, to convey you there for the present, where most probably he will meet us either on, or shortly after, our arrival.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading _A chase by night, and the death of Jerry Clink._ “Whither are we bound?” demanded Mr. Woodruff of Colin, as soon as they had reached the open air.
(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 I have provided a vehicle at a village near the forest, which will be ready the moment we reach it, and then all fear of pursuit will be at an end.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I have provided a vehicle at a village near the forest, which will be ready the moment we reach it, and then all fear of pursuit will be at an end.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A chase by night, and the death of Jerry Clink._ “Whither are we bound?” demanded Mr. Woodruff of Colin, as soon as they had reached the open air.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _A chase by night, and the death of Jerry Clink._ “Whither are we bound?” demanded Mr. Woodruff of Colin, as soon as they had reached the open air.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading “My father, Mr. Lupton, charged me, in case our attempt succeeded, to convey you there for the present, where most probably he will meet us either on, or shortly after, our arrival.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _A chase by night, and the death of Jerry Clink._ “Whither are we bound?” demanded Mr. Woodruff of Colin, as soon as they had reached the open air.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I have provided a vehicle at a village near the forest, which will be ready the moment we reach it, and then all fear of pursuit will be at an end.”
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading “My father, Mr. Lupton, charged me, in case our attempt succeeded, to convey you there for the present, where most probably he will meet us either on, or shortly after, our arrival.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I have provided a vehicle at a village near the forest, which will be ready the moment we reach it, and then all fear of pursuit will be at an end.”
confined by bonds
From this reading _A chase by night, and the death of Jerry Clink._ “Whither are we bound?” demanded Mr. Woodruff of Colin, as soon as they had reached the open air.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The night was still dark, but clear, transparent, and fresh.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _A chase by night, and the death of Jerry Clink._ “Whither are we bound?” demanded Mr. Woodruff of Colin, as soon as they had reached the open air.
an occurrence of something
From this reading “My father, Mr. Lupton, charged me, in case our attempt succeeded, to convey you there for the present, where most probably he will meet us either on, or shortly after, our arrival.
chargedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrdʒd/
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading “My father, Mr. Lupton, charged me, in case our attempt succeeded, to convey you there for the present, where most probably he will meet us either on, or shortly after, our arrival.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading _A chase by night, and the death of Jerry Clink._ “Whither are we bound?” demanded Mr. Woodruff of Colin, as soon as they had reached the open air.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The night was still dark, but clear, transparent, and fresh.
ClinkverbUS /klɪŋk/
make a high sound typical of glass
From this reading _A chase by night, and the death of Jerry Clink._ “Whither are we bound?” demanded Mr. Woodruff of Colin, as soon as they had reached the open air.
Colin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _A chase by night, and the death of Jerry Clink._ “Whither are we bound?” demanded Mr. Woodruff of Colin, as soon as they had reached the open air.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading “My father, Mr. Lupton, charged me, in case our attempt succeeded, to convey you there for the present, where most probably he will meet us either on, or shortly after, our arrival.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The night was still dark, but clear, transparent, and fresh.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading _A chase by night, and the death of Jerry Clink._ “Whither are we bound?” demanded Mr. Woodruff of Colin, as soon as they had reached the open air.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading _A chase by night, and the death of Jerry Clink._ “Whither are we bound?” demanded Mr. Woodruff of Colin, as soon as they had reached the open air.
one or the other of two
From this reading “My father, Mr. Lupton, charged me, in case our attempt succeeded, to convey you there for the present, where most probably he will meet us either on, or shortly after, our arrival.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading I have provided a vehicle at a village near the forest, which will be ready the moment we reach it, and then all fear of pursuit will be at an end.”
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “My father, Mr. Lupton, charged me, in case our attempt succeeded, to convey you there for the present, where most probably he will meet us either on, or shortly after, our arrival.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I have provided a vehicle at a village near the forest, which will be ready the moment we reach it, and then all fear of pursuit will be at an end.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “My father, Mr. Lupton, charged me, in case our attempt succeeded, to convey you there for the present, where most probably he will meet us either on, or shortly after, our arrival.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading I have provided a vehicle at a village near the forest, which will be ready the moment we reach it, and then all fear of pursuit will be at an end.”
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The night was still dark, but clear, transparent, and fresh.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _A chase by night, and the death of Jerry Clink._ “Whither are we bound?” demanded Mr. Woodruff of Colin, as soon as they had reached the open air.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading “To Kiddal Hall,” replied he.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have provided a vehicle at a village near the forest, which will be ready the moment we reach it, and then all fear of pursuit will be at an end.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “To Kiddal Hall,” replied he.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have provided a vehicle at a village near the forest, which will be ready the moment we reach it, and then all fear of pursuit will be at an end.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “My father, Mr. Lupton, charged me, in case our attempt succeeded, to convey you there for the present, where most probably he will meet us either on, or shortly after, our arrival.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I have provided a vehicle at a village near the forest, which will be ready the moment we reach it, and then all fear of pursuit will be at an end.”
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading _A chase by night, and the death of Jerry Clink._ “Whither are we bound?” demanded Mr. Woodruff of Colin, as soon as they had reached the open air.
Kiddal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “To Kiddal Hall,” replied he.
Lupton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “My father, Mr. Lupton, charged me, in case our attempt succeeded, to convey you there for the present, where most probably he will meet us either on, or shortly after, our arrival.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “My father, Mr. Lupton, charged me, in case our attempt succeeded, to convey you there for the present, where most probably he will meet us either on, or shortly after, our arrival.
come together
From this reading “My father, Mr. Lupton, charged me, in case our attempt succeeded, to convey you there for the present, where most probably he will meet us either on, or shortly after, our arrival.
a particular point in time
From this reading I have provided a vehicle at a village near the forest, which will be ready the moment we reach it, and then all fear of pursuit will be at an end.”
used to form the superlative
From this reading “My father, Mr. Lupton, charged me, in case our attempt succeeded, to convey you there for the present, where most probably he will meet us either on, or shortly after, our arrival.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _A chase by night, and the death of Jerry Clink._ “Whither are we bound?” demanded Mr. Woodruff of Colin, as soon as they had reached the open air.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My father, Mr. Lupton, charged me, in case our attempt succeeded, to convey you there for the present, where most probably he will meet us either on, or shortly after, our arrival.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading I have provided a vehicle at a village near the forest, which will be ready the moment we reach it, and then all fear of pursuit will be at an end.”
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading _A chase by night, and the death of Jerry Clink._ “Whither are we bound?” demanded Mr. Woodruff of Colin, as soon as they had reached the open air.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A chase by night, and the death of Jerry Clink._ “Whither are we bound?” demanded Mr. Woodruff of Colin, as soon as they had reached the open air.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “My father, Mr. Lupton, charged me, in case our attempt succeeded, to convey you there for the present, where most probably he will meet us either on, or shortly after, our arrival.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading _A chase by night, and the death of Jerry Clink._ “Whither are we bound?” demanded Mr. Woodruff of Colin, as soon as they had reached the open air.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “My father, Mr. Lupton, charged me, in case our attempt succeeded, to convey you there for the present, where most probably he will meet us either on, or shortly after, our arrival.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “My father, Mr. Lupton, charged me, in case our attempt succeeded, to convey you there for the present, where most probably he will meet us either on, or shortly after, our arrival.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “My father, Mr. Lupton, charged me, in case our attempt succeeded, to convey you there for the present, where most probably he will meet us either on, or shortly after, our arrival.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading “My father, Mr. Lupton, charged me, in case our attempt succeeded, to convey you there for the present, where most probably he will meet us either on, or shortly after, our arrival.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading I have provided a vehicle at a village near the forest, which will be ready the moment we reach it, and then all fear of pursuit will be at an end.”
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading I have provided a vehicle at a village near the forest, which will be ready the moment we reach it, and then all fear of pursuit will be at an end.”
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading I have provided a vehicle at a village near the forest, which will be ready the moment we reach it, and then all fear of pursuit will be at an end.”
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading _A chase by night, and the death of Jerry Clink._ “Whither are we bound?” demanded Mr. Woodruff of Colin, as soon as they had reached the open air.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading I have provided a vehicle at a village near the forest, which will be ready the moment we reach it, and then all fear of pursuit will be at an end.”
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “To Kiddal Hall,” replied he.
for a short time
From this reading “My father, Mr. Lupton, charged me, in case our attempt succeeded, to convey you there for the present, where most probably he will meet us either on, or shortly after, our arrival.
in the near future
From this reading _A chase by night, and the death of Jerry Clink._ “Whither are we bound?” demanded Mr. Woodruff of Colin, as soon as they had reached the open air.
not in physical motion
From this reading The night was still dark, but clear, transparent, and fresh.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading “My father, Mr. Lupton, charged me, in case our attempt succeeded, to convey you there for the present, where most probably he will meet us either on, or shortly after, our arrival.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A chase by night, and the death of Jerry Clink._ “Whither are we bound?” demanded Mr. Woodruff of Colin, as soon as they had reached the open air.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading I have provided a vehicle at a village near the forest, which will be ready the moment we reach it, and then all fear of pursuit will be at an end.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading “My father, Mr. Lupton, charged me, in case our attempt succeeded, to convey you there for the present, where most probably he will meet us either on, or shortly after, our arrival.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _A chase by night, and the death of Jerry Clink._ “Whither are we bound?” demanded Mr. Woodruff of Colin, as soon as they had reached the open air.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “To Kiddal Hall,” replied he.
transparentadjectiveUS /trænˈsperənt/
transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
From this reading The night was still dark, but clear, transparent, and fresh.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “My father, Mr. Lupton, charged me, in case our attempt succeeded, to convey you there for the present, where most probably he will meet us either on, or shortly after, our arrival.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading I have provided a vehicle at a village near the forest, which will be ready the moment we reach it, and then all fear of pursuit will be at an end.”
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading I have provided a vehicle at a village near the forest, which will be ready the moment we reach it, and then all fear of pursuit will be at an end.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The night was still dark, but clear, transparent, and fresh.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _A chase by night, and the death of Jerry Clink._ “Whither are we bound?” demanded Mr. Woodruff of Colin, as soon as they had reached the open air.
in or at the place that
From this reading “My father, Mr. Lupton, charged me, in case our attempt succeeded, to convey you there for the present, where most probably he will meet us either on, or shortly after, our arrival.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I have provided a vehicle at a village near the forest, which will be ready the moment we reach it, and then all fear of pursuit will be at an end.”
WhitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading _A chase by night, and the death of Jerry Clink._ “Whither are we bound?” demanded Mr. Woodruff of Colin, as soon as they had reached the open air.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “My father, Mr. Lupton, charged me, in case our attempt succeeded, to convey you there for the present, where most probably he will meet us either on, or shortly after, our arrival.
WoodruffnounUS /ˈwʊdrəf/
Old World fragrant stoloniferous perennial having small white flowers and narrow leaves used as flavoring and in sachets; widely cultivated as a ground cover; in some classifications placed in genus Asperula
From this reading _A chase by night, and the death of Jerry Clink._ “Whither are we bound?” demanded Mr. Woodruff of Colin, as soon as they had reached the open air.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “My father, Mr. Lupton, charged me, in case our attempt succeeded, to convey you there for the present, where most probably he will meet us either on, or shortly after, our arrival.
