used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Their instructions were to deliver a copy to each _Scholiast_ subscriber, and this they proceeded to do.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Their instructions were to deliver a copy to each _Scholiast_ subscriber, and this they proceeded to do.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading _THE SCHOLIANT_ At half-past ten the next forenoon the two carriers toiled up the hill with the papers under their arms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Doctor’s was left in the Office, and the library copy was placed, as usual, on the periodical table.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _THE SCHOLIANT_ At half-past ten the next forenoon the two carriers toiled up the hill with the papers under their arms.
carriersnounUS /ˈkæriərz/
plural of “carrier” — someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading _THE SCHOLIANT_ At half-past ten the next forenoon the two carriers toiled up the hill with the papers under their arms.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading As the Doctor was engaged with a class at the time, and as the library was empty, these copies found no readers until much later in the day.
copiesnounUS /ˈkɑːpiz/
plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading Oddly enough, the first copies to reach their destinations were those for Dr. Hewitt and the library.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading Their instructions were to deliver a copy to each _Scholiast_ subscriber, and this they proceeded to do.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As the Doctor was engaged with a class at the time, and as the library was empty, these copies found no readers until much later in the day.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Their instructions were to deliver a copy to each _Scholiast_ subscriber, and this they proceeded to do.
destinationsnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “destination” — the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading Oddly enough, the first copies to reach their destinations were those for Dr. Hewitt and the library.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Their instructions were to deliver a copy to each _Scholiast_ subscriber, and this they proceeded to do.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading As the Doctor was engaged with a class at the time, and as the library was empty, these copies found no readers until much later in the day.
Doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The Doctor’s was left in the Office, and the library copy was placed, as usual, on the periodical table.
Dr
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From this reading Oddly enough, the first copies to reach their destinations were those for Dr. Hewitt and the library.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Their instructions were to deliver a copy to each _Scholiast_ subscriber, and this they proceeded to do.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading As the Doctor was engaged with a class at the time, and as the library was empty, these copies found no readers until much later in the day.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading As the Doctor was engaged with a class at the time, and as the library was empty, these copies found no readers until much later in the day.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Oddly enough, the first copies to reach their destinations were those for Dr. Hewitt and the library.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Oddly enough, the first copies to reach their destinations were those for Dr. Hewitt and the library.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Oddly enough, the first copies to reach their destinations were those for Dr. Hewitt and the library.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _THE SCHOLIANT_ At half-past ten the next forenoon the two carriers toiled up the hill with the papers under their arms.
set up or found
From this reading As the Doctor was engaged with a class at the time, and as the library was empty, these copies found no readers until much later in the day.
half-past
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From this reading _THE SCHOLIANT_ At half-past ten the next forenoon the two carriers toiled up the hill with the papers under their arms.
Hewitt
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From this reading Oddly enough, the first copies to reach their destinations were those for Dr. Hewitt and the library.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading _THE SCHOLIANT_ At half-past ten the next forenoon the two carriers toiled up the hill with the papers under their arms.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Doctor’s was left in the Office, and the library copy was placed, as usual, on the periodical table.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Their instructions were to deliver a copy to each _Scholiast_ subscriber, and this they proceeded to do.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading As the Doctor was engaged with a class at the time, and as the library was empty, these copies found no readers until much later in the day.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The Doctor’s was left in the Office, and the library copy was placed, as usual, on the periodical table.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Oddly enough, the first copies to reach their destinations were those for Dr. Hewitt and the library.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading As the Doctor was engaged with a class at the time, and as the library was empty, these copies found no readers until much later in the day.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading _THE SCHOLIANT_ At half-past ten the next forenoon the two carriers toiled up the hill with the papers under their arms.
not any; not one
From this reading As the Doctor was engaged with a class at the time, and as the library was empty, these copies found no readers until much later in the day.
OddlyadverbUS /ˈɑːdli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading Oddly enough, the first copies to reach their destinations were those for Dr. Hewitt and the library.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The Doctor’s was left in the Office, and the library copy was placed, as usual, on the periodical table.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Doctor’s was left in the Office, and the library copy was placed, as usual, on the periodical table.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading _THE SCHOLIANT_ At half-past ten the next forenoon the two carriers toiled up the hill with the papers under their arms.
periodicalnounUS /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəl/
a publication that appears at fixed intervals
From this reading The Doctor’s was left in the Office, and the library copy was placed, as usual, on the periodical table.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The Doctor’s was left in the Office, and the library copy was placed, as usual, on the periodical table.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Their instructions were to deliver a copy to each _Scholiast_ subscriber, and this they proceeded to do.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Oddly enough, the first copies to reach their destinations were those for Dr. Hewitt and the library.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading As the Doctor was engaged with a class at the time, and as the library was empty, these copies found no readers until much later in the day.
SCHOLIANT
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From this reading _THE SCHOLIANT_ At half-past ten the next forenoon the two carriers toiled up the hill with the papers under their arms.
Scholiastnoun
a scholar who writes explanatory notes on an author (especially an ancient commentator on a classical author)
From this reading Their instructions were to deliver a copy to each _Scholiast_ subscriber, and this they proceeded to do.
subscribernounUS /səbˈskraɪbər/
someone who expresses strong approval
From this reading Their instructions were to deliver a copy to each _Scholiast_ subscriber, and this they proceeded to do.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The Doctor’s was left in the Office, and the library copy was placed, as usual, on the periodical table.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading _THE SCHOLIANT_ At half-past ten the next forenoon the two carriers toiled up the hill with the papers under their arms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE SCHOLIANT_ At half-past ten the next forenoon the two carriers toiled up the hill with the papers under their arms.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading _THE SCHOLIANT_ At half-past ten the next forenoon the two carriers toiled up the hill with the papers under their arms.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading As the Doctor was engaged with a class at the time, and as the library was empty, these copies found no readers until much later in the day.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their instructions were to deliver a copy to each _Scholiast_ subscriber, and this they proceeded to do.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Their instructions were to deliver a copy to each _Scholiast_ subscriber, and this they proceeded to do.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Oddly enough, the first copies to reach their destinations were those for Dr. Hewitt and the library.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As the Doctor was engaged with a class at the time, and as the library was empty, these copies found no readers until much later in the day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Their instructions were to deliver a copy to each _Scholiast_ subscriber, and this they proceeded to do.
toiledverbUS /tɔɪld/
past form of “toil” — work hard
From this reading _THE SCHOLIANT_ At half-past ten the next forenoon the two carriers toiled up the hill with the papers under their arms.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _THE SCHOLIANT_ At half-past ten the next forenoon the two carriers toiled up the hill with the papers under their arms.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading _THE SCHOLIANT_ At half-past ten the next forenoon the two carriers toiled up the hill with the papers under their arms.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading As the Doctor was engaged with a class at the time, and as the library was empty, these copies found no readers until much later in the day.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _THE SCHOLIANT_ At half-past ten the next forenoon the two carriers toiled up the hill with the papers under their arms.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The Doctor’s was left in the Office, and the library copy was placed, as usual, on the periodical table.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Doctor’s was left in the Office, and the library copy was placed, as usual, on the periodical table.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Their instructions were to deliver a copy to each _Scholiast_ subscriber, and this they proceeded to do.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _THE SCHOLIANT_ At half-past ten the next forenoon the two carriers toiled up the hill with the papers under their arms.
