used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In fact, he seemed to be oblivious of the damage done to the old coach as he continued to let his horses fly down the road at a headlong rate, his only aim appearing to be to keep them along the middle of the highway.
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading In fact, he seemed to be oblivious of the damage done to the old coach as he continued to let his horses fly down the road at a headlong rate, his only aim appearing to be to keep them along the middle of the highway.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Jack Carboy, however, was very much alive to the situation, and, as the stage thumped along, he stormed out in no uncertain tone for him to stop.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading In fact, he seemed to be oblivious of the damage done to the old coach as he continued to let his horses fly down the road at a headlong rate, his only aim appearing to be to keep them along the middle of the highway.
AMAZINGadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading AN AMAZING DISCOVERY.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN AMAZING DISCOVERY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jack Carboy, however, was very much alive to the situation, and, as the stage thumped along, he stormed out in no uncertain tone for him to stop.
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently enjoying the mad gait they were making, the driver paid no heed to the command of the excited seaman.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading In fact, he seemed to be oblivious of the damage done to the old coach as he continued to let his horses fly down the road at a headlong rate, his only aim appearing to be to keep them along the middle of the highway.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In fact, he seemed to be oblivious of the damage done to the old coach as he continued to let his horses fly down the road at a headlong rate, his only aim appearing to be to keep them along the middle of the highway.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In fact, he seemed to be oblivious of the damage done to the old coach as he continued to let his horses fly down the road at a headlong rate, his only aim appearing to be to keep them along the middle of the highway.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dean Mercer saw the tumble of his friend with dismay, thinking he would be killed, but the stage driver did not seem to notice the catastrophe.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dean Mercer saw the tumble of his friend with dismay, thinking he would be killed, but the stage driver did not seem to notice the catastrophe.
CarboynounUS /ˈkɑːrbɔɪ/
a large bottle for holding corrosive liquids; usually cushioned in a special container
From this reading Jack Carboy, however, was very much alive to the situation, and, as the stage thumped along, he stormed out in no uncertain tone for him to stop.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Dean Mercer saw the tumble of his friend with dismay, thinking he would be killed, but the stage driver did not seem to notice the catastrophe.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading In fact, he seemed to be oblivious of the damage done to the old coach as he continued to let his horses fly down the road at a headlong rate, his only aim appearing to be to keep them along the middle of the highway.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Apparently enjoying the mad gait they were making, the driver paid no heed to the command of the excited seaman.
without stop or interruption
From this reading In fact, he seemed to be oblivious of the damage done to the old coach as he continued to let his horses fly down the road at a headlong rate, his only aim appearing to be to keep them along the middle of the highway.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading In fact, he seemed to be oblivious of the damage done to the old coach as he continued to let his horses fly down the road at a headlong rate, his only aim appearing to be to keep them along the middle of the highway.
DeannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading Dean Mercer saw the tumble of his friend with dismay, thinking he would be killed, but the stage driver did not seem to notice the catastrophe.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Dean Mercer saw the tumble of his friend with dismay, thinking he would be killed, but the stage driver did not seem to notice the catastrophe.
the act of discovering something
From this reading AN AMAZING DISCOVERY.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading Dean Mercer saw the tumble of his friend with dismay, thinking he would be killed, but the stage driver did not seem to notice the catastrophe.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading In fact, he seemed to be oblivious of the damage done to the old coach as he continued to let his horses fly down the road at a headlong rate, his only aim appearing to be to keep them along the middle of the highway.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading In fact, he seemed to be oblivious of the damage done to the old coach as he continued to let his horses fly down the road at a headlong rate, his only aim appearing to be to keep them along the middle of the highway.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading Dean Mercer saw the tumble of his friend with dismay, thinking he would be killed, but the stage driver did not seem to notice the catastrophe.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Apparently enjoying the mad gait they were making, the driver paid no heed to the command of the excited seaman.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Apparently enjoying the mad gait they were making, the driver paid no heed to the command of the excited seaman.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, he seemed to be oblivious of the damage done to the old coach as he continued to let his horses fly down the road at a headlong rate, his only aim appearing to be to keep them along the middle of the highway.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading In fact, he seemed to be oblivious of the damage done to the old coach as he continued to let his horses fly down the road at a headlong rate, his only aim appearing to be to keep them along the middle of the highway.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jack Carboy, however, was very much alive to the situation, and, as the stage thumped along, he stormed out in no uncertain tone for him to stop.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Dean Mercer saw the tumble of his friend with dismay, thinking he would be killed, but the stage driver did not seem to notice the catastrophe.
gaitnounUS /ɡeɪt/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Apparently enjoying the mad gait they were making, the driver paid no heed to the command of the excited seaman.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dean Mercer saw the tumble of his friend with dismay, thinking he would be killed, but the stage driver did not seem to notice the catastrophe.
headlongadverbUS /ˈhedlɔːŋ/
with the head foremost
From this reading In fact, he seemed to be oblivious of the damage done to the old coach as he continued to let his horses fly down the road at a headlong rate, his only aim appearing to be to keep them along the middle of the highway.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading Apparently enjoying the mad gait they were making, the driver paid no heed to the command of the excited seaman.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading In fact, he seemed to be oblivious of the damage done to the old coach as he continued to let his horses fly down the road at a headlong rate, his only aim appearing to be to keep them along the middle of the highway.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jack Carboy, however, was very much alive to the situation, and, as the stage thumped along, he stormed out in no uncertain tone for him to stop.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dean Mercer saw the tumble of his friend with dismay, thinking he would be killed, but the stage driver did not seem to notice the catastrophe.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading In fact, he seemed to be oblivious of the damage done to the old coach as he continued to let his horses fly down the road at a headlong rate, his only aim appearing to be to keep them along the middle of the highway.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Jack Carboy, however, was very much alive to the situation, and, as the stage thumped along, he stormed out in no uncertain tone for him to stop.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, he seemed to be oblivious of the damage done to the old coach as he continued to let his horses fly down the road at a headlong rate, his only aim appearing to be to keep them along the middle of the highway.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack Carboy, however, was very much alive to the situation, and, as the stage thumped along, he stormed out in no uncertain tone for him to stop.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading In fact, he seemed to be oblivious of the damage done to the old coach as he continued to let his horses fly down the road at a headlong rate, his only aim appearing to be to keep them along the middle of the highway.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Dean Mercer saw the tumble of his friend with dismay, thinking he would be killed, but the stage driver did not seem to notice the catastrophe.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading In fact, he seemed to be oblivious of the damage done to the old coach as he continued to let his horses fly down the road at a headlong rate, his only aim appearing to be to keep them along the middle of the highway.
roused to anger
From this reading Apparently enjoying the mad gait they were making, the driver paid no heed to the command of the excited seaman.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Apparently enjoying the mad gait they were making, the driver paid no heed to the command of the excited seaman.
MercernounUS /ˈmɜːrsər/
a dealer in textiles (especially silks)
From this reading Dean Mercer saw the tumble of his friend with dismay, thinking he would be killed, but the stage driver did not seem to notice the catastrophe.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading In fact, he seemed to be oblivious of the damage done to the old coach as he continued to let his horses fly down the road at a headlong rate, his only aim appearing to be to keep them along the middle of the highway.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Jack Carboy, however, was very much alive to the situation, and, as the stage thumped along, he stormed out in no uncertain tone for him to stop.
not any; not one
From this reading Jack Carboy, however, was very much alive to the situation, and, as the stage thumped along, he stormed out in no uncertain tone for him to stop.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dean Mercer saw the tumble of his friend with dismay, thinking he would be killed, but the stage driver did not seem to notice the catastrophe.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Dean Mercer saw the tumble of his friend with dismay, thinking he would be killed, but the stage driver did not seem to notice the catastrophe.
obliviousadjectiveUS /əˈblɪviəs/
(followed by “to” or “of”) lacking conscious awareness of
From this reading In fact, he seemed to be oblivious of the damage done to the old coach as he continued to let his horses fly down the road at a headlong rate, his only aim appearing to be to keep them along the middle of the highway.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dean Mercer saw the tumble of his friend with dismay, thinking he would be killed, but the stage driver did not seem to notice the catastrophe.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In fact, he seemed to be oblivious of the damage done to the old coach as he continued to let his horses fly down the road at a headlong rate, his only aim appearing to be to keep them along the middle of the highway.
and nothing more
From this reading In fact, he seemed to be oblivious of the damage done to the old coach as he continued to let his horses fly down the road at a headlong rate, his only aim appearing to be to keep them along the middle of the highway.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Jack Carboy, however, was very much alive to the situation, and, as the stage thumped along, he stormed out in no uncertain tone for him to stop.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Apparently enjoying the mad gait they were making, the driver paid no heed to the command of the excited seaman.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading In fact, he seemed to be oblivious of the damage done to the old coach as he continued to let his horses fly down the road at a headlong rate, his only aim appearing to be to keep them along the middle of the highway.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading In fact, he seemed to be oblivious of the damage done to the old coach as he continued to let his horses fly down the road at a headlong rate, his only aim appearing to be to keep them along the middle of the highway.
cut with a saw
From this reading Dean Mercer saw the tumble of his friend with dismay, thinking he would be killed, but the stage driver did not seem to notice the catastrophe.
seamannounUS /ˈsiːmən/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading Apparently enjoying the mad gait they were making, the driver paid no heed to the command of the excited seaman.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Dean Mercer saw the tumble of his friend with dismay, thinking he would be killed, but the stage driver did not seem to notice the catastrophe.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In fact, he seemed to be oblivious of the damage done to the old coach as he continued to let his horses fly down the road at a headlong rate, his only aim appearing to be to keep them along the middle of the highway.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Jack Carboy, however, was very much alive to the situation, and, as the stage thumped along, he stormed out in no uncertain tone for him to stop.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Dean Mercer saw the tumble of his friend with dismay, thinking he would be killed, but the stage driver did not seem to notice the catastrophe.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Jack Carboy, however, was very much alive to the situation, and, as the stage thumped along, he stormed out in no uncertain tone for him to stop.
stormedverbUS /stɔːrmd/
past form of “storm” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Jack Carboy, however, was very much alive to the situation, and, as the stage thumped along, he stormed out in no uncertain tone for him to stop.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dean Mercer saw the tumble of his friend with dismay, thinking he would be killed, but the stage driver did not seem to notice the catastrophe.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In fact, he seemed to be oblivious of the damage done to the old coach as he continued to let his horses fly down the road at a headlong rate, his only aim appearing to be to keep them along the middle of the highway.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Apparently enjoying the mad gait they were making, the driver paid no heed to the command of the excited seaman.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Dean Mercer saw the tumble of his friend with dismay, thinking he would be killed, but the stage driver did not seem to notice the catastrophe.
thumpedverbUS /θʌmpt/
past form of “thump” — move rhythmically
From this reading Jack Carboy, however, was very much alive to the situation, and, as the stage thumped along, he stormed out in no uncertain tone for him to stop.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dean Mercer saw the tumble of his friend with dismay, thinking he would be killed, but the stage driver did not seem to notice the catastrophe.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Jack Carboy, however, was very much alive to the situation, and, as the stage thumped along, he stormed out in no uncertain tone for him to stop.
tumbleverbUS /ˈtʌmbəl/
fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading Dean Mercer saw the tumble of his friend with dismay, thinking he would be killed, but the stage driver did not seem to notice the catastrophe.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading Jack Carboy, however, was very much alive to the situation, and, as the stage thumped along, he stormed out in no uncertain tone for him to stop.
precisely as stated
From this reading Jack Carboy, however, was very much alive to the situation, and, as the stage thumped along, he stormed out in no uncertain tone for him to stop.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jack Carboy, however, was very much alive to the situation, and, as the stage thumped along, he stormed out in no uncertain tone for him to stop.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Apparently enjoying the mad gait they were making, the driver paid no heed to the command of the excited seaman.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dean Mercer saw the tumble of his friend with dismay, thinking he would be killed, but the stage driver did not seem to notice the catastrophe.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Dean Mercer saw the tumble of his friend with dismay, thinking he would be killed, but the stage driver did not seem to notice the catastrophe.
