used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Down the High Street towards the railway station two gentlemen were walking slowly, one of them wearing the Master of Arts gown and the trencher cap; the other, though in plain clothes, had the bearing and gait of a soldier.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Brightly shone the sun over the towers and pinnacles of the glorious old city as the train sped along between Didcot and Oxford.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Except the bright dark eyes and the clear olive skin there is very little in the tall manly figure and whiskered face to recall the Charley Herbert whom Edward Armstrong saved from an untimely death.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Brightly shone the sun over the towers and pinnacles of the glorious old city as the train sped along between Didcot and Oxford.
ArmstrongnounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɑːŋ/
United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading Except the bright dark eyes and the clear olive skin there is very little in the tall manly figure and whiskered face to recall the Charley Herbert whom Edward Armstrong saved from an untimely death.
ArtsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading Down the High Street towards the railway station two gentlemen were walking slowly, one of them wearing the Master of Arts gown and the trencher cap; the other, though in plain clothes, had the bearing and gait of a soldier.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Brightly shone the sun over the towers and pinnacles of the glorious old city as the train sped along between Didcot and Oxford.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His companion, who scarcely reaches to his shoulder, has no such personal attractions as his friend, but the keen eye, broad forehead, and intellectual, studious face, command at once respect and attention.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading His companion, who scarcely reaches to his shoulder, has no such personal attractions as his friend, but the keen eye, broad forehead, and intellectual, studious face, command at once respect and attention.
attractionsnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading His companion, who scarcely reaches to his shoulder, has no such personal attractions as his friend, but the keen eye, broad forehead, and intellectual, studious face, command at once respect and attention.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Down the High Street towards the railway station two gentlemen were walking slowly, one of them wearing the Master of Arts gown and the trencher cap; the other, though in plain clothes, had the bearing and gait of a soldier.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Brightly shone the sun over the towers and pinnacles of the glorious old city as the train sped along between Didcot and Oxford.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Except the bright dark eyes and the clear olive skin there is very little in the tall manly figure and whiskered face to recall the Charley Herbert whom Edward Armstrong saved from an untimely death.
BrightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading Brightly shone the sun over the towers and pinnacles of the glorious old city as the train sped along between Didcot and Oxford.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading His companion, who scarcely reaches to his shoulder, has no such personal attractions as his friend, but the keen eye, broad forehead, and intellectual, studious face, command at once respect and attention.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His companion, who scarcely reaches to his shoulder, has no such personal attractions as his friend, but the keen eye, broad forehead, and intellectual, studious face, command at once respect and attention.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Down the High Street towards the railway station two gentlemen were walking slowly, one of them wearing the Master of Arts gown and the trencher cap; the other, though in plain clothes, had the bearing and gait of a soldier.
Charley
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From this reading Except the bright dark eyes and the clear olive skin there is very little in the tall manly figure and whiskered face to recall the Charley Herbert whom Edward Armstrong saved from an untimely death.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Brightly shone the sun over the towers and pinnacles of the glorious old city as the train sped along between Didcot and Oxford.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Except the bright dark eyes and the clear olive skin there is very little in the tall manly figure and whiskered face to recall the Charley Herbert whom Edward Armstrong saved from an untimely death.
clothing in general
From this reading Down the High Street towards the railway station two gentlemen were walking slowly, one of them wearing the Master of Arts gown and the trencher cap; the other, though in plain clothes, had the bearing and gait of a soldier.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading His companion, who scarcely reaches to his shoulder, has no such personal attractions as his friend, but the keen eye, broad forehead, and intellectual, studious face, command at once respect and attention.
COMMEMORATIONnounUS /kəˌmemərˈeɪʃən/
a ceremony to honor the memory of someone or something
From this reading THE COMMEMORATION WEEK.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading His companion, who scarcely reaches to his shoulder, has no such personal attractions as his friend, but the keen eye, broad forehead, and intellectual, studious face, command at once respect and attention.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Except the bright dark eyes and the clear olive skin there is very little in the tall manly figure and whiskered face to recall the Charley Herbert whom Edward Armstrong saved from an untimely death.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Except the bright dark eyes and the clear olive skin there is very little in the tall manly figure and whiskered face to recall the Charley Herbert whom Edward Armstrong saved from an untimely death.
Didcot
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From this reading Brightly shone the sun over the towers and pinnacles of the glorious old city as the train sped along between Didcot and Oxford.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Down the High Street towards the railway station two gentlemen were walking slowly, one of them wearing the Master of Arts gown and the trencher cap; the other, though in plain clothes, had the bearing and gait of a soldier.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Except the bright dark eyes and the clear olive skin there is very little in the tall manly figure and whiskered face to recall the Charley Herbert whom Edward Armstrong saved from an untimely death.
apart from; not including
From this reading Except the bright dark eyes and the clear olive skin there is very little in the tall manly figure and whiskered face to recall the Charley Herbert whom Edward Armstrong saved from an untimely death.
the organ of sight
From this reading His companion, who scarcely reaches to his shoulder, has no such personal attractions as his friend, but the keen eye, broad forehead, and intellectual, studious face, command at once respect and attention.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Except the bright dark eyes and the clear olive skin there is very little in the tall manly figure and whiskered face to recall the Charley Herbert whom Edward Armstrong saved from an untimely death.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Except the bright dark eyes and the clear olive skin there is very little in the tall manly figure and whiskered face to recall the Charley Herbert whom Edward Armstrong saved from an untimely death.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Except the bright dark eyes and the clear olive skin there is very little in the tall manly figure and whiskered face to recall the Charley Herbert whom Edward Armstrong saved from an untimely death.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading His companion, who scarcely reaches to his shoulder, has no such personal attractions as his friend, but the keen eye, broad forehead, and intellectual, studious face, command at once respect and attention.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His companion, who scarcely reaches to his shoulder, has no such personal attractions as his friend, but the keen eye, broad forehead, and intellectual, studious face, command at once respect and attention.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Except the bright dark eyes and the clear olive skin there is very little in the tall manly figure and whiskered face to recall the Charley Herbert whom Edward Armstrong saved from an untimely death.
gaitnounUS /ɡeɪt/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Down the High Street towards the railway station two gentlemen were walking slowly, one of them wearing the Master of Arts gown and the trencher cap; the other, though in plain clothes, had the bearing and gait of a soldier.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Down the High Street towards the railway station two gentlemen were walking slowly, one of them wearing the Master of Arts gown and the trencher cap; the other, though in plain clothes, had the bearing and gait of a soldier.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading Brightly shone the sun over the towers and pinnacles of the glorious old city as the train sped along between Didcot and Oxford.
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading Down the High Street towards the railway station two gentlemen were walking slowly, one of them wearing the Master of Arts gown and the trencher cap; the other, though in plain clothes, had the bearing and gait of a soldier.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Down the High Street towards the railway station two gentlemen were walking slowly, one of them wearing the Master of Arts gown and the trencher cap; the other, though in plain clothes, had the bearing and gait of a soldier.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His companion, who scarcely reaches to his shoulder, has no such personal attractions as his friend, but the keen eye, broad forehead, and intellectual, studious face, command at once respect and attention.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading Except the bright dark eyes and the clear olive skin there is very little in the tall manly figure and whiskered face to recall the Charley Herbert whom Edward Armstrong saved from an untimely death.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Down the High Street towards the railway station two gentlemen were walking slowly, one of them wearing the Master of Arts gown and the trencher cap; the other, though in plain clothes, had the bearing and gait of a soldier.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His companion, who scarcely reaches to his shoulder, has no such personal attractions as his friend, but the keen eye, broad forehead, and intellectual, studious face, command at once respect and attention.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Down the High Street towards the railway station two gentlemen were walking slowly, one of them wearing the Master of Arts gown and the trencher cap; the other, though in plain clothes, had the bearing and gait of a soldier.
intellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading His companion, who scarcely reaches to his shoulder, has no such personal attractions as his friend, but the keen eye, broad forehead, and intellectual, studious face, command at once respect and attention.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Except the bright dark eyes and the clear olive skin there is very little in the tall manly figure and whiskered face to recall the Charley Herbert whom Edward Armstrong saved from an untimely death.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading His companion, who scarcely reaches to his shoulder, has no such personal attractions as his friend, but the keen eye, broad forehead, and intellectual, studious face, command at once respect and attention.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Except the bright dark eyes and the clear olive skin there is very little in the tall manly figure and whiskered face to recall the Charley Herbert whom Edward Armstrong saved from an untimely death.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading Except the bright dark eyes and the clear olive skin there is very little in the tall manly figure and whiskered face to recall the Charley Herbert whom Edward Armstrong saved from an untimely death.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Down the High Street towards the railway station two gentlemen were walking slowly, one of them wearing the Master of Arts gown and the trencher cap; the other, though in plain clothes, had the bearing and gait of a soldier.
not any; not one
From this reading His companion, who scarcely reaches to his shoulder, has no such personal attractions as his friend, but the keen eye, broad forehead, and intellectual, studious face, command at once respect and attention.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Brightly shone the sun over the towers and pinnacles of the glorious old city as the train sped along between Didcot and Oxford.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Brightly shone the sun over the towers and pinnacles of the glorious old city as the train sped along between Didcot and Oxford.
oliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading Except the bright dark eyes and the clear olive skin there is very little in the tall manly figure and whiskered face to recall the Charley Herbert whom Edward Armstrong saved from an untimely death.
on one occasion
From this reading His companion, who scarcely reaches to his shoulder, has no such personal attractions as his friend, but the keen eye, broad forehead, and intellectual, studious face, command at once respect and attention.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Down the High Street towards the railway station two gentlemen were walking slowly, one of them wearing the Master of Arts gown and the trencher cap; the other, though in plain clothes, had the bearing and gait of a soldier.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Down the High Street towards the railway station two gentlemen were walking slowly, one of them wearing the Master of Arts gown and the trencher cap; the other, though in plain clothes, had the bearing and gait of a soldier.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Brightly shone the sun over the towers and pinnacles of the glorious old city as the train sped along between Didcot and Oxford.
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading Brightly shone the sun over the towers and pinnacles of the glorious old city as the train sped along between Didcot and Oxford.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading His companion, who scarcely reaches to his shoulder, has no such personal attractions as his friend, but the keen eye, broad forehead, and intellectual, studious face, command at once respect and attention.
pinnacles
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From this reading Brightly shone the sun over the towers and pinnacles of the glorious old city as the train sped along between Didcot and Oxford.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Down the High Street towards the railway station two gentlemen were walking slowly, one of them wearing the Master of Arts gown and the trencher cap; the other, though in plain clothes, had the bearing and gait of a soldier.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Down the High Street towards the railway station two gentlemen were walking slowly, one of them wearing the Master of Arts gown and the trencher cap; the other, though in plain clothes, had the bearing and gait of a soldier.
reachesnounUS /ˈriːtʃəz/
plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective
From this reading His companion, who scarcely reaches to his shoulder, has no such personal attractions as his friend, but the keen eye, broad forehead, and intellectual, studious face, command at once respect and attention.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Except the bright dark eyes and the clear olive skin there is very little in the tall manly figure and whiskered face to recall the Charley Herbert whom Edward Armstrong saved from an untimely death.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading His companion, who scarcely reaches to his shoulder, has no such personal attractions as his friend, but the keen eye, broad forehead, and intellectual, studious face, command at once respect and attention.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Except the bright dark eyes and the clear olive skin there is very little in the tall manly figure and whiskered face to recall the Charley Herbert whom Edward Armstrong saved from an untimely death.
only a very short time before
From this reading His companion, who scarcely reaches to his shoulder, has no such personal attractions as his friend, but the keen eye, broad forehead, and intellectual, studious face, command at once respect and attention.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Brightly shone the sun over the towers and pinnacles of the glorious old city as the train sped along between Didcot and Oxford.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading His companion, who scarcely reaches to his shoulder, has no such personal attractions as his friend, but the keen eye, broad forehead, and intellectual, studious face, command at once respect and attention.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading Except the bright dark eyes and the clear olive skin there is very little in the tall manly figure and whiskered face to recall the Charley Herbert whom Edward Armstrong saved from an untimely death.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Down the High Street towards the railway station two gentlemen were walking slowly, one of them wearing the Master of Arts gown and the trencher cap; the other, though in plain clothes, had the bearing and gait of a soldier.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading Down the High Street towards the railway station two gentlemen were walking slowly, one of them wearing the Master of Arts gown and the trencher cap; the other, though in plain clothes, had the bearing and gait of a soldier.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading Brightly shone the sun over the towers and pinnacles of the glorious old city as the train sped along between Didcot and Oxford.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Down the High Street towards the railway station two gentlemen were walking slowly, one of them wearing the Master of Arts gown and the trencher cap; the other, though in plain clothes, had the bearing and gait of a soldier.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Down the High Street towards the railway station two gentlemen were walking slowly, one of them wearing the Master of Arts gown and the trencher cap; the other, though in plain clothes, had the bearing and gait of a soldier.
studiousadjectiveUS /ˈstuːdiəs/
marked by care and effort
From this reading His companion, who scarcely reaches to his shoulder, has no such personal attractions as his friend, but the keen eye, broad forehead, and intellectual, studious face, command at once respect and attention.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading His companion, who scarcely reaches to his shoulder, has no such personal attractions as his friend, but the keen eye, broad forehead, and intellectual, studious face, command at once respect and attention.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Brightly shone the sun over the towers and pinnacles of the glorious old city as the train sped along between Didcot and Oxford.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Except the bright dark eyes and the clear olive skin there is very little in the tall manly figure and whiskered face to recall the Charley Herbert whom Edward Armstrong saved from an untimely death.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COMMEMORATION WEEK.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Down the High Street towards the railway station two gentlemen were walking slowly, one of them wearing the Master of Arts gown and the trencher cap; the other, though in plain clothes, had the bearing and gait of a soldier.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Except the bright dark eyes and the clear olive skin there is very little in the tall manly figure and whiskered face to recall the Charley Herbert whom Edward Armstrong saved from an untimely death.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Down the High Street towards the railway station two gentlemen were walking slowly, one of them wearing the Master of Arts gown and the trencher cap; the other, though in plain clothes, had the bearing and gait of a soldier.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Except the bright dark eyes and the clear olive skin there is very little in the tall manly figure and whiskered face to recall the Charley Herbert whom Edward Armstrong saved from an untimely death.
in the direction of
From this reading Down the High Street towards the railway station two gentlemen were walking slowly, one of them wearing the Master of Arts gown and the trencher cap; the other, though in plain clothes, had the bearing and gait of a soldier.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading Brightly shone the sun over the towers and pinnacles of the glorious old city as the train sped along between Didcot and Oxford.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Brightly shone the sun over the towers and pinnacles of the glorious old city as the train sped along between Didcot and Oxford.
trenchernounUS /ˈtrentʃər/
someone who digs trenches
From this reading Down the High Street towards the railway station two gentlemen were walking slowly, one of them wearing the Master of Arts gown and the trencher cap; the other, though in plain clothes, had the bearing and gait of a soldier.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Down the High Street towards the railway station two gentlemen were walking slowly, one of them wearing the Master of Arts gown and the trencher cap; the other, though in plain clothes, had the bearing and gait of a soldier.
untimelyadjectiveUS /ənˈtaɪmli/
badly timed
From this reading Except the bright dark eyes and the clear olive skin there is very little in the tall manly figure and whiskered face to recall the Charley Herbert whom Edward Armstrong saved from an untimely death.
precisely as stated
From this reading Except the bright dark eyes and the clear olive skin there is very little in the tall manly figure and whiskered face to recall the Charley Herbert whom Edward Armstrong saved from an untimely death.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Down the High Street towards the railway station two gentlemen were walking slowly, one of them wearing the Master of Arts gown and the trencher cap; the other, though in plain clothes, had the bearing and gait of a soldier.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Down the High Street towards the railway station two gentlemen were walking slowly, one of them wearing the Master of Arts gown and the trencher cap; the other, though in plain clothes, had the bearing and gait of a soldier.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE COMMEMORATION WEEK.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Down the High Street towards the railway station two gentlemen were walking slowly, one of them wearing the Master of Arts gown and the trencher cap; the other, though in plain clothes, had the bearing and gait of a soldier.
whiskeredadjectiveUS /ˈwɪskərd/
having hair on the cheeks and chin
From this reading Except the bright dark eyes and the clear olive skin there is very little in the tall manly figure and whiskered face to recall the Charley Herbert whom Edward Armstrong saved from an untimely death.
which person or people
From this reading His companion, who scarcely reaches to his shoulder, has no such personal attractions as his friend, but the keen eye, broad forehead, and intellectual, studious face, command at once respect and attention.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Except the bright dark eyes and the clear olive skin there is very little in the tall manly figure and whiskered face to recall the Charley Herbert whom Edward Armstrong saved from an untimely death.
