used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This man's metallic; at a sudden blow His soul rings hard.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading The letter was addressed to Sir Maximus.
(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 The next morning, when the Debarrys, including the rector, who had ridden over to the Manor early, were still seated at breakfast, Christian came in with a letter, saying that it had been brought by a man employed at the chapel in Malthouse Yard, who had been ordered by the minister to use all speed and care in the delivery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next morning, when the Debarrys, including the rector, who had ridden over to the Manor early, were still seated at breakfast, Christian came in with a letter, saying that it had been brought by a man employed at the chapel in Malthouse Yard, who had been ordered by the minister to use all speed and care in the delivery.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This man's metallic; at a sudden blow His soul rings hard.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The next morning, when the Debarrys, including the rector, who had ridden over to the Manor early, were still seated at breakfast, Christian came in with a letter, saying that it had been brought by a man employed at the chapel in Malthouse Yard, who had been ordered by the minister to use all speed and care in the delivery.
exhale hard
From this reading This man's metallic; at a sudden blow His soul rings hard.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading I cannot lay my palm, Trembling with life, upon that jointed brass.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The next morning, when the Debarrys, including the rector, who had ridden over to the Manor early, were still seated at breakfast, Christian came in with a letter, saying that it had been brought by a man employed at the chapel in Malthouse Yard, who had been ordered by the minister to use all speed and care in the delivery.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The next morning, when the Debarrys, including the rector, who had ridden over to the Manor early, were still seated at breakfast, Christian came in with a letter, saying that it had been brought by a man employed at the chapel in Malthouse Yard, who had been ordered by the minister to use all speed and care in the delivery.
bruisedverbUS /bruːzd/
past form of “bruise” — injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of
From this reading I shudder at the cold unanswering touch; But if it press me in response, I'm bruised.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I shudder at the cold unanswering touch; But if it press me in response, I'm bruised.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The next morning, when the Debarrys, including the rector, who had ridden over to the Manor early, were still seated at breakfast, Christian came in with a letter, saying that it had been brought by a man employed at the chapel in Malthouse Yard, who had been ordered by the minister to use all speed and care in the delivery.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The next morning, when the Debarrys, including the rector, who had ridden over to the Manor early, were still seated at breakfast, Christian came in with a letter, saying that it had been brought by a man employed at the chapel in Malthouse Yard, who had been ordered by the minister to use all speed and care in the delivery.
cannot
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From this reading I cannot lay my palm, Trembling with life, upon that jointed brass.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The next morning, when the Debarrys, including the rector, who had ridden over to the Manor early, were still seated at breakfast, Christian came in with a letter, saying that it had been brought by a man employed at the chapel in Malthouse Yard, who had been ordered by the minister to use all speed and care in the delivery.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading The next morning, when the Debarrys, including the rector, who had ridden over to the Manor early, were still seated at breakfast, Christian came in with a letter, saying that it had been brought by a man employed at the chapel in Malthouse Yard, who had been ordered by the minister to use all speed and care in the delivery.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading The next morning, when the Debarrys, including the rector, who had ridden over to the Manor early, were still seated at breakfast, Christian came in with a letter, saying that it had been brought by a man employed at the chapel in Malthouse Yard, who had been ordered by the minister to use all speed and care in the delivery.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading I shudder at the cold unanswering touch; But if it press me in response, I'm bruised.
Debarrys
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From this reading The next morning, when the Debarrys, including the rector, who had ridden over to the Manor early, were still seated at breakfast, Christian came in with a letter, saying that it had been brought by a man employed at the chapel in Malthouse Yard, who had been ordered by the minister to use all speed and care in the delivery.
deliverynounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading The next morning, when the Debarrys, including the rector, who had ridden over to the Manor early, were still seated at breakfast, Christian came in with a letter, saying that it had been brought by a man employed at the chapel in Malthouse Yard, who had been ordered by the minister to use all speed and care in the delivery.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The next morning, when the Debarrys, including the rector, who had ridden over to the Manor early, were still seated at breakfast, Christian came in with a letter, saying that it had been brought by a man employed at the chapel in Malthouse Yard, who had been ordered by the minister to use all speed and care in the delivery.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading The next morning, when the Debarrys, including the rector, who had ridden over to the Manor early, were still seated at breakfast, Christian came in with a letter, saying that it had been brought by a man employed at the chapel in Malthouse Yard, who had been ordered by the minister to use all speed and care in the delivery.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The next morning, when the Debarrys, including the rector, who had ridden over to the Manor early, were still seated at breakfast, Christian came in with a letter, saying that it had been brought by a man employed at the chapel in Malthouse Yard, who had been ordered by the minister to use all speed and care in the delivery.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading This man's metallic; at a sudden blow His soul rings hard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This man's metallic; at a sudden blow His soul rings hard.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I cannot lay my palm, Trembling with life, upon that jointed brass.
I'm
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From this reading I shudder at the cold unanswering touch; But if it press me in response, I'm bruised.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I shudder at the cold unanswering touch; But if it press me in response, I'm bruised.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I shudder at the cold unanswering touch; But if it press me in response, I'm bruised.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading The next morning, when the Debarrys, including the rector, who had ridden over to the Manor early, were still seated at breakfast, Christian came in with a letter, saying that it had been brought by a man employed at the chapel in Malthouse Yard, who had been ordered by the minister to use all speed and care in the delivery.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I shudder at the cold unanswering touch; But if it press me in response, I'm bruised.
jointedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪntəd/
having joints or jointed segments
From this reading I cannot lay my palm, Trembling with life, upon that jointed brass.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I cannot lay my palm, Trembling with life, upon that jointed brass.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The next morning, when the Debarrys, including the rector, who had ridden over to the Manor early, were still seated at breakfast, Christian came in with a letter, saying that it had been brought by a man employed at the chapel in Malthouse Yard, who had been ordered by the minister to use all speed and care in the delivery.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I cannot lay my palm, Trembling with life, upon that jointed brass.
Malthouse
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From this reading The next morning, when the Debarrys, including the rector, who had ridden over to the Manor early, were still seated at breakfast, Christian came in with a letter, saying that it had been brought by a man employed at the chapel in Malthouse Yard, who had been ordered by the minister to use all speed and care in the delivery.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The next morning, when the Debarrys, including the rector, who had ridden over to the Manor early, were still seated at breakfast, Christian came in with a letter, saying that it had been brought by a man employed at the chapel in Malthouse Yard, who had been ordered by the minister to use all speed and care in the delivery.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This man's metallic; at a sudden blow His soul rings hard.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading The next morning, when the Debarrys, including the rector, who had ridden over to the Manor early, were still seated at breakfast, Christian came in with a letter, saying that it had been brought by a man employed at the chapel in Malthouse Yard, who had been ordered by the minister to use all speed and care in the delivery.
Maximus
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From this reading The letter was addressed to Sir Maximus.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I shudder at the cold unanswering touch; But if it press me in response, I'm bruised.
metallicadjectiveUS /məˈtælɪk/
containing or made of or resembling or characteristic of a metal
From this reading This man's metallic; at a sudden blow His soul rings hard.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The next morning, when the Debarrys, including the rector, who had ridden over to the Manor early, were still seated at breakfast, Christian came in with a letter, saying that it had been brought by a man employed at the chapel in Malthouse Yard, who had been ordered by the minister to use all speed and care in the delivery.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning, when the Debarrys, including the rector, who had ridden over to the Manor early, were still seated at breakfast, Christian came in with a letter, saying that it had been brought by a man employed at the chapel in Malthouse Yard, who had been ordered by the minister to use all speed and care in the delivery.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I cannot lay my palm, Trembling with life, upon that jointed brass.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning, when the Debarrys, including the rector, who had ridden over to the Manor early, were still seated at breakfast, Christian came in with a letter, saying that it had been brought by a man employed at the chapel in Malthouse Yard, who had been ordered by the minister to use all speed and care in the delivery.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading The next morning, when the Debarrys, including the rector, who had ridden over to the Manor early, were still seated at breakfast, Christian came in with a letter, saying that it had been brought by a man employed at the chapel in Malthouse Yard, who had been ordered by the minister to use all speed and care in the delivery.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The next morning, when the Debarrys, including the rector, who had ridden over to the Manor early, were still seated at breakfast, Christian came in with a letter, saying that it had been brought by a man employed at the chapel in Malthouse Yard, who had been ordered by the minister to use all speed and care in the delivery.
palmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading I cannot lay my palm, Trembling with life, upon that jointed brass.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading I shudder at the cold unanswering touch; But if it press me in response, I'm bruised.
rectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The next morning, when the Debarrys, including the rector, who had ridden over to the Manor early, were still seated at breakfast, Christian came in with a letter, saying that it had been brought by a man employed at the chapel in Malthouse Yard, who had been ordered by the minister to use all speed and care in the delivery.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading I shudder at the cold unanswering touch; But if it press me in response, I'm bruised.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The next morning, when the Debarrys, including the rector, who had ridden over to the Manor early, were still seated at breakfast, Christian came in with a letter, saying that it had been brought by a man employed at the chapel in Malthouse Yard, who had been ordered by the minister to use all speed and care in the delivery.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading This man's metallic; at a sudden blow His soul rings hard.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading The next morning, when the Debarrys, including the rector, who had ridden over to the Manor early, were still seated at breakfast, Christian came in with a letter, saying that it had been brought by a man employed at the chapel in Malthouse Yard, who had been ordered by the minister to use all speed and care in the delivery.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading The next morning, when the Debarrys, including the rector, who had ridden over to the Manor early, were still seated at breakfast, Christian came in with a letter, saying that it had been brought by a man employed at the chapel in Malthouse Yard, who had been ordered by the minister to use all speed and care in the delivery.
shudderverbUS /ˈʃʌdər/
shake, as from cold
From this reading I shudder at the cold unanswering touch; But if it press me in response, I'm bruised.
term of address for a man
From this reading The letter was addressed to Sir Maximus.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading This man's metallic; at a sudden blow His soul rings hard.
move hurridly
From this reading The next morning, when the Debarrys, including the rector, who had ridden over to the Manor early, were still seated at breakfast, Christian came in with a letter, saying that it had been brought by a man employed at the chapel in Malthouse Yard, who had been ordered by the minister to use all speed and care in the delivery.
not in physical motion
From this reading The next morning, when the Debarrys, including the rector, who had ridden over to the Manor early, were still seated at breakfast, Christian came in with a letter, saying that it had been brought by a man employed at the chapel in Malthouse Yard, who had been ordered by the minister to use all speed and care in the delivery.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading This man's metallic; at a sudden blow His soul rings hard.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I cannot lay my palm, Trembling with life, upon that jointed brass.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I shudder at the cold unanswering touch; But if it press me in response, I'm bruised.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This man's metallic; at a sudden blow His soul rings hard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next morning, when the Debarrys, including the rector, who had ridden over to the Manor early, were still seated at breakfast, Christian came in with a letter, saying that it had been brought by a man employed at the chapel in Malthouse Yard, who had been ordered by the minister to use all speed and care in the delivery.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading I shudder at the cold unanswering touch; But if it press me in response, I'm bruised.
a shaky motion
From this reading I cannot lay my palm, Trembling with life, upon that jointed brass.
unanswering
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From this reading I shudder at the cold unanswering touch; But if it press me in response, I'm bruised.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I cannot lay my palm, Trembling with life, upon that jointed brass.
the act of using
From this reading The next morning, when the Debarrys, including the rector, who had ridden over to the Manor early, were still seated at breakfast, Christian came in with a letter, saying that it had been brought by a man employed at the chapel in Malthouse Yard, who had been ordered by the minister to use all speed and care in the delivery.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The letter was addressed to Sir Maximus.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The next morning, when the Debarrys, including the rector, who had ridden over to the Manor early, were still seated at breakfast, Christian came in with a letter, saying that it had been brought by a man employed at the chapel in Malthouse Yard, who had been ordered by the minister to use all speed and care in the delivery.
at the time that
From this reading The next morning, when the Debarrys, including the rector, who had ridden over to the Manor early, were still seated at breakfast, Christian came in with a letter, saying that it had been brought by a man employed at the chapel in Malthouse Yard, who had been ordered by the minister to use all speed and care in the delivery.
which person or people
From this reading The next morning, when the Debarrys, including the rector, who had ridden over to the Manor early, were still seated at breakfast, Christian came in with a letter, saying that it had been brought by a man employed at the chapel in Malthouse Yard, who had been ordered by the minister to use all speed and care in the delivery.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I cannot lay my palm, Trembling with life, upon that jointed brass.
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 The next morning, when the Debarrys, including the rector, who had ridden over to the Manor early, were still seated at breakfast, Christian came in with a letter, saying that it had been brought by a man employed at the chapel in Malthouse Yard, who had been ordered by the minister to use all speed and care in the delivery.
