used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HARM OF A WHIM.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading He disappeared in course of time; and when his agent said he was gone to London on business and would soon be back, everybody guessed that he would not return alone.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He disappeared in course of time; and when his agent said he was gone to London on business and would soon be back, everybody guessed that he would not return alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He disappeared in course of time; and when his agent said he was gone to London on business and would soon be back, everybody guessed that he would not return alone.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was observed that the house appeared to be very elegantly furnished, and the garden laid out as if for a lady’s pleasure; and the curricle and pair of ponies, which took their place in the coach-house and stables, were luxuries which Mr. Wallace would not have procured for himself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was observed that the house appeared to be very elegantly furnished, and the garden laid out as if for a lady’s pleasure; and the curricle and pair of ponies, which took their place in the coach-house and stables, were luxuries which Mr. Wallace would not have procured for himself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A murmur of surprise and pleasure ran through the place one Sunday morning when this curricle was seen standing at Mr. Wallace’s door.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He disappeared in course of time; and when his agent said he was gone to London on business and would soon be back, everybody guessed that he would not return alone.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The report that Mr. Wallace was going to be married was true.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He disappeared in course of time; and when his agent said he was gone to London on business and would soon be back, everybody guessed that he would not return alone.
coach-house
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From this reading It was observed that the house appeared to be very elegantly furnished, and the garden laid out as if for a lady’s pleasure; and the curricle and pair of ponies, which took their place in the coach-house and stables, were luxuries which Mr. Wallace would not have procured for himself.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He disappeared in course of time; and when his agent said he was gone to London on business and would soon be back, everybody guessed that he would not return alone.
curricle
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From this reading It was observed that the house appeared to be very elegantly furnished, and the garden laid out as if for a lady’s pleasure; and the curricle and pair of ponies, which took their place in the coach-house and stables, were luxuries which Mr. Wallace would not have procured for himself.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading He disappeared in course of time; and when his agent said he was gone to London on business and would soon be back, everybody guessed that he would not return alone.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A murmur of surprise and pleasure ran through the place one Sunday morning when this curricle was seen standing at Mr. Wallace’s door.
elegantlyadverbUS /ˈelɪɡəntliː/
with elegance; in a tastefully elegant manner
From this reading It was observed that the house appeared to be very elegantly furnished, and the garden laid out as if for a lady’s pleasure; and the curricle and pair of ponies, which took their place in the coach-house and stables, were luxuries which Mr. Wallace would not have procured for himself.
every person
From this reading He disappeared in course of time; and when his agent said he was gone to London on business and would soon be back, everybody guessed that he would not return alone.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was observed that the house appeared to be very elegantly furnished, and the garden laid out as if for a lady’s pleasure; and the curricle and pair of ponies, which took their place in the coach-house and stables, were luxuries which Mr. Wallace would not have procured for himself.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading It was observed that the house appeared to be very elegantly furnished, and the garden laid out as if for a lady’s pleasure; and the curricle and pair of ponies, which took their place in the coach-house and stables, were luxuries which Mr. Wallace would not have procured for himself.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading It was observed that the house appeared to be very elegantly furnished, and the garden laid out as if for a lady’s pleasure; and the curricle and pair of ponies, which took their place in the coach-house and stables, were luxuries which Mr. Wallace would not have procured for himself.
the act of departing
From this reading The report that Mr. Wallace was going to be married was true.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He disappeared in course of time; and when his agent said he was gone to London on business and would soon be back, everybody guessed that he would not return alone.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading He disappeared in course of time; and when his agent said he was gone to London on business and would soon be back, everybody guessed that he would not return alone.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading THE HARM OF A WHIM.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was observed that the house appeared to be very elegantly furnished, and the garden laid out as if for a lady’s pleasure; and the curricle and pair of ponies, which took their place in the coach-house and stables, were luxuries which Mr. Wallace would not have procured for himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He disappeared in course of time; and when his agent said he was gone to London on business and would soon be back, everybody guessed that he would not return alone.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was observed that the house appeared to be very elegantly furnished, and the garden laid out as if for a lady’s pleasure; and the curricle and pair of ponies, which took their place in the coach-house and stables, were luxuries which Mr. Wallace would not have procured for himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He disappeared in course of time; and when his agent said he was gone to London on business and would soon be back, everybody guessed that he would not return alone.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was observed that the house appeared to be very elegantly furnished, and the garden laid out as if for a lady’s pleasure; and the curricle and pair of ponies, which took their place in the coach-house and stables, were luxuries which Mr. Wallace would not have procured for himself.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was observed that the house appeared to be very elegantly furnished, and the garden laid out as if for a lady’s pleasure; and the curricle and pair of ponies, which took their place in the coach-house and stables, were luxuries which Mr. Wallace would not have procured for himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He disappeared in course of time; and when his agent said he was gone to London on business and would soon be back, everybody guessed that he would not return alone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was observed that the house appeared to be very elegantly furnished, and the garden laid out as if for a lady’s pleasure; and the curricle and pair of ponies, which took their place in the coach-house and stables, were luxuries which Mr. Wallace would not have procured for himself.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was observed that the house appeared to be very elegantly furnished, and the garden laid out as if for a lady’s pleasure; and the curricle and pair of ponies, which took their place in the coach-house and stables, were luxuries which Mr. Wallace would not have procured for himself.
set down according to a plan
From this reading It was observed that the house appeared to be very elegantly furnished, and the garden laid out as if for a lady’s pleasure; and the curricle and pair of ponies, which took their place in the coach-house and stables, were luxuries which Mr. Wallace would not have procured for himself.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading He disappeared in course of time; and when his agent said he was gone to London on business and would soon be back, everybody guessed that he would not return alone.
luxuriesnounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəriz/
plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading It was observed that the house appeared to be very elegantly furnished, and the garden laid out as if for a lady’s pleasure; and the curricle and pair of ponies, which took their place in the coach-house and stables, were luxuries which Mr. Wallace would not have procured for himself.
joined in matrimony
From this reading The report that Mr. Wallace was going to be married was true.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A murmur of surprise and pleasure ran through the place one Sunday morning when this curricle was seen standing at Mr. Wallace’s door.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The report that Mr. Wallace was going to be married was true.
murmurnounUS /ˈmɜːrmər/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading A murmur of surprise and pleasure ran through the place one Sunday morning when this curricle was seen standing at Mr. Wallace’s door.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He disappeared in course of time; and when his agent said he was gone to London on business and would soon be back, everybody guessed that he would not return alone.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading It was observed that the house appeared to be very elegantly furnished, and the garden laid out as if for a lady’s pleasure; and the curricle and pair of ponies, which took their place in the coach-house and stables, were luxuries which Mr. Wallace would not have procured for himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HARM OF A WHIM.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He disappeared in course of time; and when his agent said he was gone to London on business and would soon be back, everybody guessed that he would not return alone.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A murmur of surprise and pleasure ran through the place one Sunday morning when this curricle was seen standing at Mr. Wallace’s door.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was observed that the house appeared to be very elegantly furnished, and the garden laid out as if for a lady’s pleasure; and the curricle and pair of ponies, which took their place in the coach-house and stables, were luxuries which Mr. Wallace would not have procured for himself.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading It was observed that the house appeared to be very elegantly furnished, and the garden laid out as if for a lady’s pleasure; and the curricle and pair of ponies, which took their place in the coach-house and stables, were luxuries which Mr. Wallace would not have procured for himself.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was observed that the house appeared to be very elegantly furnished, and the garden laid out as if for a lady’s pleasure; and the curricle and pair of ponies, which took their place in the coach-house and stables, were luxuries which Mr. Wallace would not have procured for himself.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading It was observed that the house appeared to be very elegantly furnished, and the garden laid out as if for a lady’s pleasure; and the curricle and pair of ponies, which took their place in the coach-house and stables, were luxuries which Mr. Wallace would not have procured for himself.
poniesnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading It was observed that the house appeared to be very elegantly furnished, and the garden laid out as if for a lady’s pleasure; and the curricle and pair of ponies, which took their place in the coach-house and stables, were luxuries which Mr. Wallace would not have procured for himself.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading It was observed that the house appeared to be very elegantly furnished, and the garden laid out as if for a lady’s pleasure; and the curricle and pair of ponies, which took their place in the coach-house and stables, were luxuries which Mr. Wallace would not have procured for himself.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A murmur of surprise and pleasure ran through the place one Sunday morning when this curricle was seen standing at Mr. Wallace’s door.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading The report that Mr. Wallace was going to be married was true.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He disappeared in course of time; and when his agent said he was gone to London on business and would soon be back, everybody guessed that he would not return alone.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He disappeared in course of time; and when his agent said he was gone to London on business and would soon be back, everybody guessed that he would not return alone.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A murmur of surprise and pleasure ran through the place one Sunday morning when this curricle was seen standing at Mr. Wallace’s door.
in the near future
From this reading He disappeared in course of time; and when his agent said he was gone to London on business and would soon be back, everybody guessed that he would not return alone.
stablesnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading It was observed that the house appeared to be very elegantly furnished, and the garden laid out as if for a lady’s pleasure; and the curricle and pair of ponies, which took their place in the coach-house and stables, were luxuries which Mr. Wallace would not have procured for himself.
having a supporting base
From this reading A murmur of surprise and pleasure ran through the place one Sunday morning when this curricle was seen standing at Mr. Wallace’s door.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading A murmur of surprise and pleasure ran through the place one Sunday morning when this curricle was seen standing at Mr. Wallace’s door.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading A murmur of surprise and pleasure ran through the place one Sunday morning when this curricle was seen standing at Mr. Wallace’s door.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The report that Mr. Wallace was going to be married was true.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HARM OF A WHIM.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was observed that the house appeared to be very elegantly furnished, and the garden laid out as if for a lady’s pleasure; and the curricle and pair of ponies, which took their place in the coach-house and stables, were luxuries which Mr. Wallace would not have procured for himself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A murmur of surprise and pleasure ran through the place one Sunday morning when this curricle was seen standing at Mr. Wallace’s door.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A murmur of surprise and pleasure ran through the place one Sunday morning when this curricle was seen standing at Mr. Wallace’s door.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He disappeared in course of time; and when his agent said he was gone to London on business and would soon be back, everybody guessed that he would not return alone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The report that Mr. Wallace was going to be married was true.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It was observed that the house appeared to be very elegantly furnished, and the garden laid out as if for a lady’s pleasure; and the curricle and pair of ponies, which took their place in the coach-house and stables, were luxuries which Mr. Wallace would not have procured for himself.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The report that Mr. Wallace was going to be married was true.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was observed that the house appeared to be very elegantly furnished, and the garden laid out as if for a lady’s pleasure; and the curricle and pair of ponies, which took their place in the coach-house and stables, were luxuries which Mr. Wallace would not have procured for himself.
WallacenounUS /ˈwɔːləs/
Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)
From this reading The report that Mr. Wallace was going to be married was true.
Wallace'snounUS /ˈwɔːləsəz/
possessive form of “wallace” — Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)
From this reading A murmur of surprise and pleasure ran through the place one Sunday morning when this curricle was seen standing at Mr. Wallace’s door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The report that Mr. Wallace was going to be married was true.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was observed that the house appeared to be very elegantly furnished, and the garden laid out as if for a lady’s pleasure; and the curricle and pair of ponies, which took their place in the coach-house and stables, were luxuries which Mr. Wallace would not have procured for himself.
at the time that
From this reading He disappeared in course of time; and when his agent said he was gone to London on business and would soon be back, everybody guessed that he would not return alone.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was observed that the house appeared to be very elegantly furnished, and the garden laid out as if for a lady’s pleasure; and the curricle and pair of ponies, which took their place in the coach-house and stables, were luxuries which Mr. Wallace would not have procured for himself.
WHIMnounUS /wɪm/
a sudden desire
From this reading THE HARM OF A WHIM.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He disappeared in course of time; and when his agent said he was gone to London on business and would soon be back, everybody guessed that he would not return alone.
