used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
speak to
From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to leave his horse at a stable on the outskirts, and having reconstructed his toilet at a neighbouring hotel, he walked briskly toward the address given him by Maxwell.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HAMLIN IS OFF WITH AN OLD LOVE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to leave his horse at a stable on the outskirts, and having reconstructed his toilet at a neighbouring hotel, he walked briskly toward the address given him by Maxwell.
bespattered
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From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
brisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to leave his horse at a stable on the outskirts, and having reconstructed his toilet at a neighbouring hotel, he walked briskly toward the address given him by Maxwell.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to leave his horse at a stable on the outskirts, and having reconstructed his toilet at a neighbouring hotel, he walked briskly toward the address given him by Maxwell.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
a state at a particular time
From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mr. Jack Hamlin did not lose much time on the road from Wingdam to Sacramento.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
remove the dust from
From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to leave his horse at a stable on the outskirts, and having reconstructed his toilet at a neighbouring hotel, he walked briskly toward the address given him by Maxwell.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Jack Hamlin did not lose much time on the road from Wingdam to Sacramento.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to leave his horse at a stable on the outskirts, and having reconstructed his toilet at a neighbouring hotel, he walked briskly toward the address given him by Maxwell.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
HAMLIN
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From this reading HAMLIN IS OFF WITH AN OLD LOVE.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to leave his horse at a stable on the outskirts, and having reconstructed his toilet at a neighbouring hotel, he walked briskly toward the address given him by Maxwell.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to leave his horse at a stable on the outskirts, and having reconstructed his toilet at a neighbouring hotel, he walked briskly toward the address given him by Maxwell.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to leave his horse at a stable on the outskirts, and having reconstructed his toilet at a neighbouring hotel, he walked briskly toward the address given him by Maxwell.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to leave his horse at a stable on the outskirts, and having reconstructed his toilet at a neighbouring hotel, he walked briskly toward the address given him by Maxwell.
indifferencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfərəns/
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HAMLIN IS OFF WITH AN OLD LOVE.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Mr. Jack Hamlin did not lose much time on the road from Wingdam to Sacramento.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
go away from a place
From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to leave his horse at a stable on the outskirts, and having reconstructed his toilet at a neighbouring hotel, he walked briskly toward the address given him by Maxwell.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Mr. Jack Hamlin did not lose much time on the road from Wingdam to Sacramento.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading HAMLIN IS OFF WITH AN OLD LOVE.
MaxwellnounUS /ˈmækswel/
a cgs unit of magnetic flux equal to the flux perpendicular to an area of 1 square centimeter in a magnetic field of 1 gauss
From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to leave his horse at a stable on the outskirts, and having reconstructed his toilet at a neighbouring hotel, he walked briskly toward the address given him by Maxwell.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mr. Jack Hamlin did not lose much time on the road from Wingdam to Sacramento.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to leave his horse at a stable on the outskirts, and having reconstructed his toilet at a neighbouring hotel, he walked briskly toward the address given him by Maxwell.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Jack Hamlin did not lose much time on the road from Wingdam to Sacramento.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading HAMLIN IS OFF WITH AN OLD LOVE.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading HAMLIN IS OFF WITH AN OLD LOVE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Jack Hamlin did not lose much time on the road from Wingdam to Sacramento.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to leave his horse at a stable on the outskirts, and having reconstructed his toilet at a neighbouring hotel, he walked briskly toward the address given him by Maxwell.
prudentadjectiveUS /ˈpruːdənt/
careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment
From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to leave his horse at a stable on the outskirts, and having reconstructed his toilet at a neighbouring hotel, he walked briskly toward the address given him by Maxwell.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
reconstructedadjectiveUS /ˌriːkənˈstrʌktɪd/
adapted to social or economic change
From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to leave his horse at a stable on the outskirts, and having reconstructed his toilet at a neighbouring hotel, he walked briskly toward the address given him by Maxwell.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Mr. Jack Hamlin did not lose much time on the road from Wingdam to Sacramento.
SacramentonounUS /ˌsækrəˈmentoʊ/
a city in north central California 75 miles to the northeast of San Francisco on the Sacramento River; capital of California
From this reading Mr. Jack Hamlin did not lose much time on the road from Wingdam to Sacramento.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to leave his horse at a stable on the outskirts, and having reconstructed his toilet at a neighbouring hotel, he walked briskly toward the address given him by Maxwell.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Jack Hamlin did not lose much time on the road from Wingdam to Sacramento.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mr. Jack Hamlin did not lose much time on the road from Wingdam to Sacramento.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Jack Hamlin did not lose much time on the road from Wingdam to Sacramento.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to leave his horse at a stable on the outskirts, and having reconstructed his toilet at a neighbouring hotel, he walked briskly toward the address given him by Maxwell.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to leave his horse at a stable on the outskirts, and having reconstructed his toilet at a neighbouring hotel, he walked briskly toward the address given him by Maxwell.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to leave his horse at a stable on the outskirts, and having reconstructed his toilet at a neighbouring hotel, he walked briskly toward the address given him by Maxwell.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was prudent enough, however, to leave his horse at a stable on the outskirts, and having reconstructed his toilet at a neighbouring hotel, he walked briskly toward the address given him by Maxwell.
which person or people
From this reading His rapid driving, his dust bespattered vehicle, and the exhausted condition of his horse on arrival, excited but little comment from those who knew his habits, and for other criticism he had a supreme indifference.
Wingdam
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From this reading Mr. Jack Hamlin did not lose much time on the road from Wingdam to Sacramento.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HAMLIN IS OFF WITH AN OLD LOVE.
