used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DRAWN TOGETHER 'As we meet and touch each day The many travellers on our way, Let every such brief contact be A glorious helpful ministry.'
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, bright and sunny, with a touch of frost in the air, when I reached the little country station.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, bright and sunny, with a touch of frost in the air, when I reached the little country station.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DRAWN TOGETHER 'As we meet and touch each day The many travellers on our way, Let every such brief contact be A glorious helpful ministry.'
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading I have a very pleasant recollection of my arrival at Miss Rayner's home.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DRAWN TOGETHER 'As we meet and touch each day The many travellers on our way, Let every such brief contact be A glorious helpful ministry.'
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I have a very pleasant recollection of my arrival at Miss Rayner's home.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading DRAWN TOGETHER 'As we meet and touch each day The many travellers on our way, Let every such brief contact be A glorious helpful ministry.'
of short duration or distance
From this reading DRAWN TOGETHER 'As we meet and touch each day The many travellers on our way, Let every such brief contact be A glorious helpful ministry.'
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, bright and sunny, with a touch of frost in the air, when I reached the little country station.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading There was a trap waiting for me outside, in charge of a garrulous old coachman who was quite a character.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading There was a trap waiting for me outside, in charge of a garrulous old coachman who was quite a character.
coachmannounUS /ˈkoʊtʃmən/
a man who drives a coach (or carriage)
From this reading There was a trap waiting for me outside, in charge of a garrulous old coachman who was quite a character.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When he had seen to my luggage and wrapped a fur rug round me, I noticed him taking a sidelong glance at me, and then he commenced, 'You're a fresh h'arrival here, I reckon, miss.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading DRAWN TOGETHER 'As we meet and touch each day The many travellers on our way, Let every such brief contact be A glorious helpful ministry.'
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, bright and sunny, with a touch of frost in the air, when I reached the little country station.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading DRAWN TOGETHER 'As we meet and touch each day The many travellers on our way, Let every such brief contact be A glorious helpful ministry.'
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading DRAWN TOGETHER 'As we meet and touch each day The many travellers on our way, Let every such brief contact be A glorious helpful ministry.'
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading DRAWN TOGETHER 'As we meet and touch each day The many travellers on our way, Let every such brief contact be A glorious helpful ministry.'
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading DRAWN TOGETHER 'As we meet and touch each day The many travellers on our way, Let every such brief contact be A glorious helpful ministry.'
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was a trap waiting for me outside, in charge of a garrulous old coachman who was quite a character.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading When he had seen to my luggage and wrapped a fur rug round me, I noticed him taking a sidelong glance at me, and then he commenced, 'You're a fresh h'arrival here, I reckon, miss.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, bright and sunny, with a touch of frost in the air, when I reached the little country station.
furnounUS /fɜːr/
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading When he had seen to my luggage and wrapped a fur rug round me, I noticed him taking a sidelong glance at me, and then he commenced, 'You're a fresh h'arrival here, I reckon, miss.
garrulousadjectiveUS /ˈɡerələs/
full of trivial conversation
From this reading There was a trap waiting for me outside, in charge of a garrulous old coachman who was quite a character.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading When he had seen to my luggage and wrapped a fur rug round me, I noticed him taking a sidelong glance at me, and then he commenced, 'You're a fresh h'arrival here, I reckon, miss.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading DRAWN TOGETHER 'As we meet and touch each day The many travellers on our way, Let every such brief contact be A glorious helpful ministry.'
h'arrival
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From this reading When he had seen to my luggage and wrapped a fur rug round me, I noticed him taking a sidelong glance at me, and then he commenced, 'You're a fresh h'arrival here, I reckon, miss.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When he had seen to my luggage and wrapped a fur rug round me, I noticed him taking a sidelong glance at me, and then he commenced, 'You're a fresh h'arrival here, I reckon, miss.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have a very pleasant recollection of my arrival at Miss Rayner's home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he had seen to my luggage and wrapped a fur rug round me, I noticed him taking a sidelong glance at me, and then he commenced, 'You're a fresh h'arrival here, I reckon, miss.
helpfuladjectiveUS /ˈhelpfəl/
providing assistance or serving a useful function
From this reading DRAWN TOGETHER 'As we meet and touch each day The many travellers on our way, Let every such brief contact be A glorious helpful ministry.'
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading When he had seen to my luggage and wrapped a fur rug round me, I noticed him taking a sidelong glance at me, and then he commenced, 'You're a fresh h'arrival here, I reckon, miss.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When he had seen to my luggage and wrapped a fur rug round me, I noticed him taking a sidelong glance at me, and then he commenced, 'You're a fresh h'arrival here, I reckon, miss.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I have a very pleasant recollection of my arrival at Miss Rayner's home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have a very pleasant recollection of my arrival at Miss Rayner's home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, bright and sunny, with a touch of frost in the air, when I reached the little country station.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, bright and sunny, with a touch of frost in the air, when I reached the little country station.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading DRAWN TOGETHER 'As we meet and touch each day The many travellers on our way, Let every such brief contact be A glorious helpful ministry.'
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, bright and sunny, with a touch of frost in the air, when I reached the little country station.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, bright and sunny, with a touch of frost in the air, when I reached the little country station.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading When he had seen to my luggage and wrapped a fur rug round me, I noticed him taking a sidelong glance at me, and then he commenced, 'You're a fresh h'arrival here, I reckon, miss.
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 DRAWN TOGETHER 'As we meet and touch each day The many travellers on our way, Let every such brief contact be A glorious helpful ministry.'
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was a trap waiting for me outside, in charge of a garrulous old coachman who was quite a character.
come together
From this reading DRAWN TOGETHER 'As we meet and touch each day The many travellers on our way, Let every such brief contact be A glorious helpful ministry.'
ministrynounUS /ˈmɪnəstri/
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading DRAWN TOGETHER 'As we meet and touch each day The many travellers on our way, Let every such brief contact be A glorious helpful ministry.'
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading I have a very pleasant recollection of my arrival at Miss Rayner's home.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I have a very pleasant recollection of my arrival at Miss Rayner's home.
being perceived or observed
From this reading When he had seen to my luggage and wrapped a fur rug round me, I noticed him taking a sidelong glance at me, and then he commenced, 'You're a fresh h'arrival here, I reckon, miss.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I have a very pleasant recollection of my arrival at Miss Rayner's home.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There was a trap waiting for me outside, in charge of a garrulous old coachman who was quite a character.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DRAWN TOGETHER 'As we meet and touch each day The many travellers on our way, Let every such brief contact be A glorious helpful ministry.'
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading DRAWN TOGETHER 'As we meet and touch each day The many travellers on our way, Let every such brief contact be A glorious helpful ministry.'
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading There was a trap waiting for me outside, in charge of a garrulous old coachman who was quite a character.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading I have a very pleasant recollection of my arrival at Miss Rayner's home.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading There was a trap waiting for me outside, in charge of a garrulous old coachman who was quite a character.
Rayner's
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From this reading I have a very pleasant recollection of my arrival at Miss Rayner's home.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, bright and sunny, with a touch of frost in the air, when I reached the little country station.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading When he had seen to my luggage and wrapped a fur rug round me, I noticed him taking a sidelong glance at me, and then he commenced, 'You're a fresh h'arrival here, I reckon, miss.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading I have a very pleasant recollection of my arrival at Miss Rayner's home.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading When he had seen to my luggage and wrapped a fur rug round me, I noticed him taking a sidelong glance at me, and then he commenced, 'You're a fresh h'arrival here, I reckon, miss.
rugnounUS /rʌɡ/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading When he had seen to my luggage and wrapped a fur rug round me, I noticed him taking a sidelong glance at me, and then he commenced, 'You're a fresh h'arrival here, I reckon, miss.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading When he had seen to my luggage and wrapped a fur rug round me, I noticed him taking a sidelong glance at me, and then he commenced, 'You're a fresh h'arrival here, I reckon, miss.
sidelongadjective
(used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
From this reading When he had seen to my luggage and wrapped a fur rug round me, I noticed him taking a sidelong glance at me, and then he commenced, 'You're a fresh h'arrival here, I reckon, miss.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, bright and sunny, with a touch of frost in the air, when I reached the little country station.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading DRAWN TOGETHER 'As we meet and touch each day The many travellers on our way, Let every such brief contact be A glorious helpful ministry.'
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, bright and sunny, with a touch of frost in the air, when I reached the little country station.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading When he had seen to my luggage and wrapped a fur rug round me, I noticed him taking a sidelong glance at me, and then he commenced, 'You're a fresh h'arrival here, I reckon, miss.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DRAWN TOGETHER 'As we meet and touch each day The many travellers on our way, Let every such brief contact be A glorious helpful ministry.'
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading When he had seen to my luggage and wrapped a fur rug round me, I noticed him taking a sidelong glance at me, and then he commenced, 'You're a fresh h'arrival here, I reckon, miss.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a trap waiting for me outside, in charge of a garrulous old coachman who was quite a character.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When he had seen to my luggage and wrapped a fur rug round me, I noticed him taking a sidelong glance at me, and then he commenced, 'You're a fresh h'arrival here, I reckon, miss.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading DRAWN TOGETHER 'As we meet and touch each day The many travellers on our way, Let every such brief contact be A glorious helpful ministry.'
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading DRAWN TOGETHER 'As we meet and touch each day The many travellers on our way, Let every such brief contact be A glorious helpful ministry.'
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading There was a trap waiting for me outside, in charge of a garrulous old coachman who was quite a character.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading DRAWN TOGETHER 'As we meet and touch each day The many travellers on our way, Let every such brief contact be A glorious helpful ministry.'
precisely as stated
From this reading I have a very pleasant recollection of my arrival at Miss Rayner's home.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading There was a trap waiting for me outside, in charge of a garrulous old coachman who was quite a character.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, bright and sunny, with a touch of frost in the air, when I reached the little country station.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading DRAWN TOGETHER 'As we meet and touch each day The many travellers on our way, Let every such brief contact be A glorious helpful ministry.'
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading DRAWN TOGETHER 'As we meet and touch each day The many travellers on our way, Let every such brief contact be A glorious helpful ministry.'
at the time that
From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, bright and sunny, with a touch of frost in the air, when I reached the little country station.
which person or people
From this reading There was a trap waiting for me outside, in charge of a garrulous old coachman who was quite a character.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, bright and sunny, with a touch of frost in the air, when I reached the little country station.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading When he had seen to my luggage and wrapped a fur rug round me, I noticed him taking a sidelong glance at me, and then he commenced, 'You're a fresh h'arrival here, I reckon, miss.
You're
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From this reading When he had seen to my luggage and wrapped a fur rug round me, I noticed him taking a sidelong glance at me, and then he commenced, 'You're a fresh h'arrival here, I reckon, miss.
