used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the sight of four saddle-horses and a carriage at Mr. Byerley’s door, the population of A—— began to assemble for the purpose of speculation as to what sort of a journey was about to be undertaken.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading At the sight of four saddle-horses and a carriage at Mr. Byerley’s door, the population of A—— began to assemble for the purpose of speculation as to what sort of a journey was about to be undertaken.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Here, a milliner’s apprentice lingered in hopes of a glimpse of the riders for whom the side-saddles were destined; and there, an old man who was going to sun himself in the church-yard, stood leaning on his staff, to watch the departure of the company.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the sight of four saddle-horses and a carriage at Mr. Byerley’s door, the population of A—— began to assemble for the purpose of speculation as to what sort of a journey was about to be undertaken.
apprenticenounUS /əˈprentəs/
works for an expert to learn a trade
From this reading Here, a milliner’s apprentice lingered in hopes of a glimpse of the riders for whom the side-saddles were destined; and there, an old man who was going to sun himself in the church-yard, stood leaning on his staff, to watch the departure of the company.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At the sight of four saddle-horses and a carriage at Mr. Byerley’s door, the population of A—— began to assemble for the purpose of speculation as to what sort of a journey was about to be undertaken.
assembleverbUS /əˈsembəl/
create by putting components or members together
From this reading At the sight of four saddle-horses and a carriage at Mr. Byerley’s door, the population of A—— began to assemble for the purpose of speculation as to what sort of a journey was about to be undertaken.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the sight of four saddle-horses and a carriage at Mr. Byerley’s door, the population of A—— began to assemble for the purpose of speculation as to what sort of a journey was about to be undertaken.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading Here, a workman with his frail basket of tools on his shoulder stood to see the provision packed in under the carriage-seat; there, a boy who had been birds’-nesting passed so close before the pony’s eyes, that it reared.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At the sight of four saddle-horses and a carriage at Mr. Byerley’s door, the population of A—— began to assemble for the purpose of speculation as to what sort of a journey was about to be undertaken.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Here, a workman with his frail basket of tools on his shoulder stood to see the provision packed in under the carriage-seat; there, a boy who had been birds’-nesting passed so close before the pony’s eyes, that it reared.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Here, a workman with his frail basket of tools on his shoulder stood to see the provision packed in under the carriage-seat; there, a boy who had been birds’-nesting passed so close before the pony’s eyes, that it reared.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At the sight of four saddle-horses and a carriage at Mr. Byerley’s door, the population of A—— began to assemble for the purpose of speculation as to what sort of a journey was about to be undertaken.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Here, a workman with his frail basket of tools on his shoulder stood to see the provision packed in under the carriage-seat; there, a boy who had been birds’-nesting passed so close before the pony’s eyes, that it reared.
a youthful male person
From this reading Here, a workman with his frail basket of tools on his shoulder stood to see the provision packed in under the carriage-seat; there, a boy who had been birds’-nesting passed so close before the pony’s eyes, that it reared.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That part of the population is meant, which was dressed and on foot by eight o’clock; for the grooms and the coachman were very punctual.
Byerley's
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From this reading At the sight of four saddle-horses and a carriage at Mr. Byerley’s door, the population of A—— began to assemble for the purpose of speculation as to what sort of a journey was about to be undertaken.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading At the sight of four saddle-horses and a carriage at Mr. Byerley’s door, the population of A—— began to assemble for the purpose of speculation as to what sort of a journey was about to be undertaken.
carriage-seat
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From this reading Here, a workman with his frail basket of tools on his shoulder stood to see the provision packed in under the carriage-seat; there, a boy who had been birds’-nesting passed so close before the pony’s eyes, that it reared.
church-yard
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From this reading Here, a milliner’s apprentice lingered in hopes of a glimpse of the riders for whom the side-saddles were destined; and there, an old man who was going to sun himself in the church-yard, stood leaning on his staff, to watch the departure of the company.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Here, a workman with his frail basket of tools on his shoulder stood to see the provision packed in under the carriage-seat; there, a boy who had been birds’-nesting passed so close before the pony’s eyes, that it reared.
coachmannounUS /ˈkoʊtʃmən/
a man who drives a coach (or carriage)
From this reading That part of the population is meant, which was dressed and on foot by eight o’clock; for the grooms and the coachman were very punctual.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Here, a milliner’s apprentice lingered in hopes of a glimpse of the riders for whom the side-saddles were destined; and there, an old man who was going to sun himself in the church-yard, stood leaning on his staff, to watch the departure of the company.
the act of departing
From this reading Here, a milliner’s apprentice lingered in hopes of a glimpse of the riders for whom the side-saddles were destined; and there, an old man who was going to sun himself in the church-yard, stood leaning on his staff, to watch the departure of the company.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading Here, a milliner’s apprentice lingered in hopes of a glimpse of the riders for whom the side-saddles were destined; and there, an old man who was going to sun himself in the church-yard, stood leaning on his staff, to watch the departure of the company.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading At the sight of four saddle-horses and a carriage at Mr. Byerley’s door, the population of A—— began to assemble for the purpose of speculation as to what sort of a journey was about to be undertaken.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading That part of the population is meant, which was dressed and on foot by eight o’clock; for the grooms and the coachman were very punctual.
being one more than seven
From this reading That part of the population is meant, which was dressed and on foot by eight o’clock; for the grooms and the coachman were very punctual.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Here, a workman with his frail basket of tools on his shoulder stood to see the provision packed in under the carriage-seat; there, a boy who had been birds’-nesting passed so close before the pony’s eyes, that it reared.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading That part of the population is meant, which was dressed and on foot by eight o’clock; for the grooms and the coachman were very punctual.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At the sight of four saddle-horses and a carriage at Mr. Byerley’s door, the population of A—— began to assemble for the purpose of speculation as to what sort of a journey was about to be undertaken.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading At the sight of four saddle-horses and a carriage at Mr. Byerley’s door, the population of A—— began to assemble for the purpose of speculation as to what sort of a journey was about to be undertaken.
frailadjectiveUS /freɪl/
physically weak
From this reading Here, a workman with his frail basket of tools on his shoulder stood to see the provision packed in under the carriage-seat; there, a boy who had been birds’-nesting passed so close before the pony’s eyes, that it reared.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Presently the young ladies were mounted, and patting the necks of their steeds to sooth them till the signal of departure should be given.
a quick look
From this reading Here, a milliner’s apprentice lingered in hopes of a glimpse of the riders for whom the side-saddles were destined; and there, an old man who was going to sun himself in the church-yard, stood leaning on his staff, to watch the departure of the company.
the act of departing
From this reading Here, a milliner’s apprentice lingered in hopes of a glimpse of the riders for whom the side-saddles were destined; and there, an old man who was going to sun himself in the church-yard, stood leaning on his staff, to watch the departure of the company.
groomsnounUS /ɡruːmz/
plural of “groom” — a man participant in his own marriage ceremony
From this reading That part of the population is meant, which was dressed and on foot by eight o’clock; for the grooms and the coachman were very punctual.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Here, a workman with his frail basket of tools on his shoulder stood to see the provision packed in under the carriage-seat; there, a boy who had been birds’-nesting passed so close before the pony’s eyes, that it reared.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, a workman with his frail basket of tools on his shoulder stood to see the provision packed in under the carriage-seat; there, a boy who had been birds’-nesting passed so close before the pony’s eyes, that it reared.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Here, a milliner’s apprentice lingered in hopes of a glimpse of the riders for whom the side-saddles were destined; and there, an old man who was going to sun himself in the church-yard, stood leaning on his staff, to watch the departure of the company.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Here, a workman with his frail basket of tools on his shoulder stood to see the provision packed in under the carriage-seat; there, a boy who had been birds’-nesting passed so close before the pony’s eyes, that it reared.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Here, a milliner’s apprentice lingered in hopes of a glimpse of the riders for whom the side-saddles were destined; and there, an old man who was going to sun himself in the church-yard, stood leaning on his staff, to watch the departure of the company.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Here, a workman with his frail basket of tools on his shoulder stood to see the provision packed in under the carriage-seat; there, a boy who had been birds’-nesting passed so close before the pony’s eyes, that it reared.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That part of the population is meant, which was dressed and on foot by eight o’clock; for the grooms and the coachman were very punctual.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Here, a workman with his frail basket of tools on his shoulder stood to see the provision packed in under the carriage-seat; there, a boy who had been birds’-nesting passed so close before the pony’s eyes, that it reared.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading At the sight of four saddle-horses and a carriage at Mr. Byerley’s door, the population of A—— began to assemble for the purpose of speculation as to what sort of a journey was about to be undertaken.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Presently the young ladies were mounted, and patting the necks of their steeds to sooth them till the signal of departure should be given.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Here, a milliner’s apprentice lingered in hopes of a glimpse of the riders for whom the side-saddles were destined; and there, an old man who was going to sun himself in the church-yard, stood leaning on his staff, to watch the departure of the company.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading Here, a milliner’s apprentice lingered in hopes of a glimpse of the riders for whom the side-saddles were destined; and there, an old man who was going to sun himself in the church-yard, stood leaning on his staff, to watch the departure of the company.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Here, a milliner’s apprentice lingered in hopes of a glimpse of the riders for whom the side-saddles were destined; and there, an old man who was going to sun himself in the church-yard, stood leaning on his staff, to watch the departure of the company.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading That part of the population is meant, which was dressed and on foot by eight o’clock; for the grooms and the coachman were very punctual.
milliner's
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From this reading Here, a milliner’s apprentice lingered in hopes of a glimpse of the riders for whom the side-saddles were destined; and there, an old man who was going to sun himself in the church-yard, stood leaning on his staff, to watch the departure of the company.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Presently the young ladies were mounted, and patting the necks of their steeds to sooth them till the signal of departure should be given.
a form of address for a man
From this reading At the sight of four saddle-horses and a carriage at Mr. Byerley’s door, the population of A—— began to assemble for the purpose of speculation as to what sort of a journey was about to be undertaken.
necksnounUS /neks/
plural of “neck” — the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Presently the young ladies were mounted, and patting the necks of their steeds to sooth them till the signal of departure should be given.
nestingverbUS /ˈnestɪŋ/
-ing form of “nest” — inhabit a nest, usually after building
From this reading Here, a workman with his frail basket of tools on his shoulder stood to see the provision packed in under the carriage-seat; there, a boy who had been birds’-nesting passed so close before the pony’s eyes, that it reared.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading That part of the population is meant, which was dressed and on foot by eight o’clock; for the grooms and the coachman were very punctual.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the sight of four saddle-horses and a carriage at Mr. Byerley’s door, the population of A—— began to assemble for the purpose of speculation as to what sort of a journey was about to be undertaken.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Here, a milliner’s apprentice lingered in hopes of a glimpse of the riders for whom the side-saddles were destined; and there, an old man who was going to sun himself in the church-yard, stood leaning on his staff, to watch the departure of the company.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That part of the population is meant, which was dressed and on foot by eight o’clock; for the grooms and the coachman were very punctual.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading Here, a workman with his frail basket of tools on his shoulder stood to see the provision packed in under the carriage-seat; there, a boy who had been birds’-nesting passed so close before the pony’s eyes, that it reared.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading That part of the population is meant, which was dressed and on foot by eight o’clock; for the grooms and the coachman were very punctual.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Here, a workman with his frail basket of tools on his shoulder stood to see the provision packed in under the carriage-seat; there, a boy who had been birds’-nesting passed so close before the pony’s eyes, that it reared.
pattingverbUS /ˈpætɪŋ/
inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading Presently the young ladies were mounted, and patting the necks of their steeds to sooth them till the signal of departure should be given.
pony's
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From this reading Here, a workman with his frail basket of tools on his shoulder stood to see the provision packed in under the carriage-seat; there, a boy who had been birds’-nesting passed so close before the pony’s eyes, that it reared.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading At the sight of four saddle-horses and a carriage at Mr. Byerley’s door, the population of A—— began to assemble for the purpose of speculation as to what sort of a journey was about to be undertaken.
in the near future
From this reading Presently the young ladies were mounted, and patting the necks of their steeds to sooth them till the signal of departure should be given.
provisionnounUS /prəˈvɪʒən/
a stipulated condition
From this reading Here, a workman with his frail basket of tools on his shoulder stood to see the provision packed in under the carriage-seat; there, a boy who had been birds’-nesting passed so close before the pony’s eyes, that it reared.
punctualadjectiveUS /ˈpʌŋktʃuːəl/
acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed
From this reading That part of the population is meant, which was dressed and on foot by eight o’clock; for the grooms and the coachman were very punctual.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading At the sight of four saddle-horses and a carriage at Mr. Byerley’s door, the population of A—— began to assemble for the purpose of speculation as to what sort of a journey was about to be undertaken.
rearedverbUS /rɪrd/
past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds
From this reading Here, a workman with his frail basket of tools on his shoulder stood to see the provision packed in under the carriage-seat; there, a boy who had been birds’-nesting passed so close before the pony’s eyes, that it reared.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading Here, a milliner’s apprentice lingered in hopes of a glimpse of the riders for whom the side-saddles were destined; and there, an old man who was going to sun himself in the church-yard, stood leaning on his staff, to watch the departure of the company.
saddle-horses
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From this reading At the sight of four saddle-horses and a carriage at Mr. Byerley’s door, the population of A—— began to assemble for the purpose of speculation as to what sort of a journey was about to be undertaken.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Here, a workman with his frail basket of tools on his shoulder stood to see the provision packed in under the carriage-seat; there, a boy who had been birds’-nesting passed so close before the pony’s eyes, that it reared.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Presently the young ladies were mounted, and patting the necks of their steeds to sooth them till the signal of departure should be given.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Here, a workman with his frail basket of tools on his shoulder stood to see the provision packed in under the carriage-seat; there, a boy who had been birds’-nesting passed so close before the pony’s eyes, that it reared.
side-saddles
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From this reading Here, a milliner’s apprentice lingered in hopes of a glimpse of the riders for whom the side-saddles were destined; and there, an old man who was going to sun himself in the church-yard, stood leaning on his staff, to watch the departure of the company.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading At the sight of four saddle-horses and a carriage at Mr. Byerley’s door, the population of A—— began to assemble for the purpose of speculation as to what sort of a journey was about to be undertaken.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Presently the young ladies were mounted, and patting the necks of their steeds to sooth them till the signal of departure should be given.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Here, a workman with his frail basket of tools on his shoulder stood to see the provision packed in under the carriage-seat; there, a boy who had been birds’-nesting passed so close before the pony’s eyes, that it reared.
soothnoun
truth or reality
From this reading Presently the young ladies were mounted, and patting the necks of their steeds to sooth them till the signal of departure should be given.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading At the sight of four saddle-horses and a carriage at Mr. Byerley’s door, the population of A—— began to assemble for the purpose of speculation as to what sort of a journey was about to be undertaken.
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading At the sight of four saddle-horses and a carriage at Mr. Byerley’s door, the population of A—— began to assemble for the purpose of speculation as to what sort of a journey was about to be undertaken.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading Here, a milliner’s apprentice lingered in hopes of a glimpse of the riders for whom the side-saddles were destined; and there, an old man who was going to sun himself in the church-yard, stood leaning on his staff, to watch the departure of the company.
steedsnounUS /stiːdz/
plural of “steed” — (literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading Presently the young ladies were mounted, and patting the necks of their steeds to sooth them till the signal of departure should be given.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Here, a workman with his frail basket of tools on his shoulder stood to see the provision packed in under the carriage-seat; there, a boy who had been birds’-nesting passed so close before the pony’s eyes, that it reared.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Here, a milliner’s apprentice lingered in hopes of a glimpse of the riders for whom the side-saddles were destined; and there, an old man who was going to sun himself in the church-yard, stood leaning on his staff, to watch the departure of the company.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That part of the population is meant, which was dressed and on foot by eight o’clock; for the grooms and the coachman were very punctual.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the sight of four saddle-horses and a carriage at Mr. Byerley’s door, the population of A—— began to assemble for the purpose of speculation as to what sort of a journey was about to be undertaken.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Presently the young ladies were mounted, and patting the necks of their steeds to sooth them till the signal of departure should be given.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Presently the young ladies were mounted, and patting the necks of their steeds to sooth them till the signal of departure should be given.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Here, a workman with his frail basket of tools on his shoulder stood to see the provision packed in under the carriage-seat; there, a boy who had been birds’-nesting passed so close before the pony’s eyes, that it reared.
up to a particular time
From this reading Presently the young ladies were mounted, and patting the necks of their steeds to sooth them till the signal of departure should be given.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the sight of four saddle-horses and a carriage at Mr. Byerley’s door, the population of A—— began to assemble for the purpose of speculation as to what sort of a journey was about to be undertaken.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading Here, a workman with his frail basket of tools on his shoulder stood to see the provision packed in under the carriage-seat; there, a boy who had been birds’-nesting passed so close before the pony’s eyes, that it reared.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Here, a workman with his frail basket of tools on his shoulder stood to see the provision packed in under the carriage-seat; there, a boy who had been birds’-nesting passed so close before the pony’s eyes, that it reared.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading At the sight of four saddle-horses and a carriage at Mr. Byerley’s door, the population of A—— began to assemble for the purpose of speculation as to what sort of a journey was about to be undertaken.
precisely as stated
From this reading That part of the population is meant, which was dressed and on foot by eight o’clock; for the grooms and the coachman were very punctual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the sight of four saddle-horses and a carriage at Mr. Byerley’s door, the population of A—— began to assemble for the purpose of speculation as to what sort of a journey was about to be undertaken.
look attentively
From this reading Here, a milliner’s apprentice lingered in hopes of a glimpse of the riders for whom the side-saddles were destined; and there, an old man who was going to sun himself in the church-yard, stood leaning on his staff, to watch the departure of the company.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That part of the population is meant, which was dressed and on foot by eight o’clock; for the grooms and the coachman were very punctual.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading At the sight of four saddle-horses and a carriage at Mr. Byerley’s door, the population of A—— began to assemble for the purpose of speculation as to what sort of a journey was about to be undertaken.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That part of the population is meant, which was dressed and on foot by eight o’clock; for the grooms and the coachman were very punctual.
which person or people
From this reading Here, a workman with his frail basket of tools on his shoulder stood to see the provision packed in under the carriage-seat; there, a boy who had been birds’-nesting passed so close before the pony’s eyes, that it reared.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Here, a milliner’s apprentice lingered in hopes of a glimpse of the riders for whom the side-saddles were destined; and there, an old man who was going to sun himself in the church-yard, stood leaning on his staff, to watch the departure of the company.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here, a workman with his frail basket of tools on his shoulder stood to see the provision packed in under the carriage-seat; there, a boy who had been birds’-nesting passed so close before the pony’s eyes, that it reared.
workmannounUS /ˈwɜːrkmən/
an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading Here, a workman with his frail basket of tools on his shoulder stood to see the provision packed in under the carriage-seat; there, a boy who had been birds’-nesting passed so close before the pony’s eyes, that it reared.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Presently the young ladies were mounted, and patting the necks of their steeds to sooth them till the signal of departure should be given.
