used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Under the guidance of Lewis, who acted as pilot, we must have turned down a lane before reaching Tod's Corner, and on leaving the main road our two large lamps were promptly extinguished.
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading I heard afterwards that in his palmy days he had owned and driven a coach of his own, which no doubt accounted for the masterly way in which he handled the ribbons.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Under the guidance of Lewis, who acted as pilot, we must have turned down a lane before reaching Tod's Corner, and on leaving the main road our two large lamps were promptly extinguished.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading I heard afterwards that in his palmy days he had owned and driven a coach of his own, which no doubt accounted for the masterly way in which he handled the ribbons.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Under the guidance of Lewis, who acted as pilot, we must have turned down a lane before reaching Tod's Corner, and on leaving the main road our two large lamps were promptly extinguished.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any ordinary driver might have refused to make the attempt in broad daylight, and on a dark night it needed skill as well as courage, both of which, however, Rodwood seemed to possess in a marked degree.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Under the guidance of Lewis, who acted as pilot, we must have turned down a lane before reaching Tod's Corner, and on leaving the main road our two large lamps were promptly extinguished.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Any ordinary driver might have refused to make the attempt in broad daylight, and on a dark night it needed skill as well as courage, both of which, however, Rodwood seemed to possess in a marked degree.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Under the guidance of Lewis, who acted as pilot, we must have turned down a lane before reaching Tod's Corner, and on leaving the main road our two large lamps were promptly extinguished.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading THE LAST OF THE "TRUE BLUE."
the two together, not just one
From this reading Any ordinary driver might have refused to make the attempt in broad daylight, and on a dark night it needed skill as well as courage, both of which, however, Rodwood seemed to possess in a marked degree.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Any ordinary driver might have refused to make the attempt in broad daylight, and on a dark night it needed skill as well as courage, both of which, however, Rodwood seemed to possess in a marked degree.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading I heard afterwards that in his palmy days he had owned and driven a coach of his own, which no doubt accounted for the masterly way in which he handled the ribbons.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Under the guidance of Lewis, who acted as pilot, we must have turned down a lane before reaching Tod's Corner, and on leaving the main road our two large lamps were promptly extinguished.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Any ordinary driver might have refused to make the attempt in broad daylight, and on a dark night it needed skill as well as courage, both of which, however, Rodwood seemed to possess in a marked degree.
cumbrousadjective
difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight
From this reading The wonder was that the cumbrous vehicle was not overturned twenty times in the first mile.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Any ordinary driver might have refused to make the attempt in broad daylight, and on a dark night it needed skill as well as courage, both of which, however, Rodwood seemed to possess in a marked degree.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading Any ordinary driver might have refused to make the attempt in broad daylight, and on a dark night it needed skill as well as courage, both of which, however, Rodwood seemed to possess in a marked degree.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading I heard afterwards that in his palmy days he had owned and driven a coach of his own, which no doubt accounted for the masterly way in which he handled the ribbons.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Any ordinary driver might have refused to make the attempt in broad daylight, and on a dark night it needed skill as well as courage, both of which, however, Rodwood seemed to possess in a marked degree.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading I heard afterwards that in his palmy days he had owned and driven a coach of his own, which no doubt accounted for the masterly way in which he handled the ribbons.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Under the guidance of Lewis, who acted as pilot, we must have turned down a lane before reaching Tod's Corner, and on leaving the main road our two large lamps were promptly extinguished.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading I heard afterwards that in his palmy days he had owned and driven a coach of his own, which no doubt accounted for the masterly way in which he handled the ribbons.
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading Any ordinary driver might have refused to make the attempt in broad daylight, and on a dark night it needed skill as well as courage, both of which, however, Rodwood seemed to possess in a marked degree.
extinguishedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/
of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement
From this reading Under the guidance of Lewis, who acted as pilot, we must have turned down a lane before reaching Tod's Corner, and on leaving the main road our two large lamps were promptly extinguished.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The wonder was that the cumbrous vehicle was not overturned twenty times in the first mile.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I heard afterwards that in his palmy days he had owned and driven a coach of his own, which no doubt accounted for the masterly way in which he handled the ribbons.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading Under the guidance of Lewis, who acted as pilot, we must have turned down a lane before reaching Tod's Corner, and on leaving the main road our two large lamps were promptly extinguished.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I heard afterwards that in his palmy days he had owned and driven a coach of his own, which no doubt accounted for the masterly way in which he handled the ribbons.
handledadjectiveUS /ˈhændəld/
having a usually specified type of handle
From this reading I heard afterwards that in his palmy days he had owned and driven a coach of his own, which no doubt accounted for the masterly way in which he handled the ribbons.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Under the guidance of Lewis, who acted as pilot, we must have turned down a lane before reaching Tod's Corner, and on leaving the main road our two large lamps were promptly extinguished.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I heard afterwards that in his palmy days he had owned and driven a coach of his own, which no doubt accounted for the masterly way in which he handled the ribbons.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I heard afterwards that in his palmy days he had owned and driven a coach of his own, which no doubt accounted for the masterly way in which he handled the ribbons.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I heard afterwards that in his palmy days he had owned and driven a coach of his own, which no doubt accounted for the masterly way in which he handled the ribbons.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Any ordinary driver might have refused to make the attempt in broad daylight, and on a dark night it needed skill as well as courage, both of which, however, Rodwood seemed to possess in a marked degree.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I heard afterwards that in his palmy days he had owned and driven a coach of his own, which no doubt accounted for the masterly way in which he handled the ribbons.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The wonder was that the cumbrous vehicle was not overturned twenty times in the first mile.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Any ordinary driver might have refused to make the attempt in broad daylight, and on a dark night it needed skill as well as courage, both of which, however, Rodwood seemed to possess in a marked degree.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Under the guidance of Lewis, who acted as pilot, we must have turned down a lane before reaching Tod's Corner, and on leaving the main road our two large lamps were promptly extinguished.
a narrow way or road
From this reading Under the guidance of Lewis, who acted as pilot, we must have turned down a lane before reaching Tod's Corner, and on leaving the main road our two large lamps were promptly extinguished.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Under the guidance of Lewis, who acted as pilot, we must have turned down a lane before reaching Tod's Corner, and on leaving the main road our two large lamps were promptly extinguished.
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST OF THE "TRUE BLUE."
the act of departing
From this reading Under the guidance of Lewis, who acted as pilot, we must have turned down a lane before reaching Tod's Corner, and on leaving the main road our two large lamps were promptly extinguished.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading Under the guidance of Lewis, who acted as pilot, we must have turned down a lane before reaching Tod's Corner, and on leaving the main road our two large lamps were promptly extinguished.
most important element
From this reading Under the guidance of Lewis, who acted as pilot, we must have turned down a lane before reaching Tod's Corner, and on leaving the main road our two large lamps were promptly extinguished.
engage in
From this reading Any ordinary driver might have refused to make the attempt in broad daylight, and on a dark night it needed skill as well as courage, both of which, however, Rodwood seemed to possess in a marked degree.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Any ordinary driver might have refused to make the attempt in broad daylight, and on a dark night it needed skill as well as courage, both of which, however, Rodwood seemed to possess in a marked degree.
masterlyadjectiveUS /ˈmæstərli/
having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
From this reading I heard afterwards that in his palmy days he had owned and driven a coach of his own, which no doubt accounted for the masterly way in which he handled the ribbons.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Any ordinary driver might have refused to make the attempt in broad daylight, and on a dark night it needed skill as well as courage, both of which, however, Rodwood seemed to possess in a marked degree.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The wonder was that the cumbrous vehicle was not overturned twenty times in the first mile.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Under the guidance of Lewis, who acted as pilot, we must have turned down a lane before reaching Tod's Corner, and on leaving the main road our two large lamps were promptly extinguished.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Any ordinary driver might have refused to make the attempt in broad daylight, and on a dark night it needed skill as well as courage, both of which, however, Rodwood seemed to possess in a marked degree.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Any ordinary driver might have refused to make the attempt in broad daylight, and on a dark night it needed skill as well as courage, both of which, however, Rodwood seemed to possess in a marked degree.
not any; not one
From this reading I heard afterwards that in his palmy days he had owned and driven a coach of his own, which no doubt accounted for the masterly way in which he handled the ribbons.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The wonder was that the cumbrous vehicle was not overturned twenty times in the first mile.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LAST OF THE "TRUE BLUE."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Under the guidance of Lewis, who acted as pilot, we must have turned down a lane before reaching Tod's Corner, and on leaving the main road our two large lamps were promptly extinguished.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Any ordinary driver might have refused to make the attempt in broad daylight, and on a dark night it needed skill as well as courage, both of which, however, Rodwood seemed to possess in a marked degree.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Under the guidance of Lewis, who acted as pilot, we must have turned down a lane before reaching Tod's Corner, and on leaving the main road our two large lamps were promptly extinguished.
overturnedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərtɜːrnd/
having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom
From this reading The wonder was that the cumbrous vehicle was not overturned twenty times in the first mile.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I heard afterwards that in his palmy days he had owned and driven a coach of his own, which no doubt accounted for the masterly way in which he handled the ribbons.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading I heard afterwards that in his palmy days he had owned and driven a coach of his own, which no doubt accounted for the masterly way in which he handled the ribbons.
palmyadjective
very lively and profitable
From this reading I heard afterwards that in his palmy days he had owned and driven a coach of his own, which no doubt accounted for the masterly way in which he handled the ribbons.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading Under the guidance of Lewis, who acted as pilot, we must have turned down a lane before reaching Tod's Corner, and on leaving the main road our two large lamps were promptly extinguished.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Any ordinary driver might have refused to make the attempt in broad daylight, and on a dark night it needed skill as well as courage, both of which, however, Rodwood seemed to possess in a marked degree.
with little or no delay
From this reading Under the guidance of Lewis, who acted as pilot, we must have turned down a lane before reaching Tod's Corner, and on leaving the main road our two large lamps were promptly extinguished.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Under the guidance of Lewis, who acted as pilot, we must have turned down a lane before reaching Tod's Corner, and on leaving the main road our two large lamps were promptly extinguished.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Any ordinary driver might have refused to make the attempt in broad daylight, and on a dark night it needed skill as well as courage, both of which, however, Rodwood seemed to possess in a marked degree.
ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading I heard afterwards that in his palmy days he had owned and driven a coach of his own, which no doubt accounted for the masterly way in which he handled the ribbons.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Under the guidance of Lewis, who acted as pilot, we must have turned down a lane before reaching Tod's Corner, and on leaving the main road our two large lamps were promptly extinguished.
Rodwood
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From this reading Any ordinary driver might have refused to make the attempt in broad daylight, and on a dark night it needed skill as well as courage, both of which, however, Rodwood seemed to possess in a marked degree.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Any ordinary driver might have refused to make the attempt in broad daylight, and on a dark night it needed skill as well as courage, both of which, however, Rodwood seemed to possess in a marked degree.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Any ordinary driver might have refused to make the attempt in broad daylight, and on a dark night it needed skill as well as courage, both of which, however, Rodwood seemed to possess in a marked degree.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The wonder was that the cumbrous vehicle was not overturned twenty times in the first mile.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST OF THE "TRUE BLUE."
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The wonder was that the cumbrous vehicle was not overturned twenty times in the first mile.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Any ordinary driver might have refused to make the attempt in broad daylight, and on a dark night it needed skill as well as courage, both of which, however, Rodwood seemed to possess in a marked degree.
Tod's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Under the guidance of Lewis, who acted as pilot, we must have turned down a lane before reaching Tod's Corner, and on leaving the main road our two large lamps were promptly extinguished.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading THE LAST OF THE "TRUE BLUE."
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Under the guidance of Lewis, who acted as pilot, we must have turned down a lane before reaching Tod's Corner, and on leaving the main road our two large lamps were promptly extinguished.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading The wonder was that the cumbrous vehicle was not overturned twenty times in the first mile.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Under the guidance of Lewis, who acted as pilot, we must have turned down a lane before reaching Tod's Corner, and on leaving the main road our two large lamps were promptly extinguished.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the guidance of Lewis, who acted as pilot, we must have turned down a lane before reaching Tod's Corner, and on leaving the main road our two large lamps were promptly extinguished.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading The wonder was that the cumbrous vehicle was not overturned twenty times in the first mile.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The wonder was that the cumbrous vehicle was not overturned twenty times in the first mile.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I heard afterwards that in his palmy days he had owned and driven a coach of his own, which no doubt accounted for the masterly way in which he handled the ribbons.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Under the guidance of Lewis, who acted as pilot, we must have turned down a lane before reaching Tod's Corner, and on leaving the main road our two large lamps were promptly extinguished.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Any ordinary driver might have refused to make the attempt in broad daylight, and on a dark night it needed skill as well as courage, both of which, however, Rodwood seemed to possess in a marked degree.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Under the guidance of Lewis, who acted as pilot, we must have turned down a lane before reaching Tod's Corner, and on leaving the main road our two large lamps were promptly extinguished.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Any ordinary driver might have refused to make the attempt in broad daylight, and on a dark night it needed skill as well as courage, both of which, however, Rodwood seemed to possess in a marked degree.
which person or people
From this reading Under the guidance of Lewis, who acted as pilot, we must have turned down a lane before reaching Tod's Corner, and on leaving the main road our two large lamps were promptly extinguished.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The wonder was that the cumbrous vehicle was not overturned twenty times in the first mile.
