used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MUSGRAVE RECEIVES INFORMATION It so happened, though Vivian did not know it, that he was seen riding with Jack the carrier by a boy named Jarvis, connected with Milton School.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had been to Bolton to call on an aunt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jarvis was a toady to Simon, and strove to ingratiate himself with Dr. Musgrave by carrying him tales of his schoolmates.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hidden behind the shrubbery, Jarvis saw the carrier’s cart with Bell as passenger.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading He had been to Bolton to call on an aunt.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been to Bolton to call on an aunt.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Hidden behind the shrubbery, Jarvis saw the carrier’s cart with Bell as passenger.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Hidden behind the shrubbery, Jarvis saw the carrier’s cart with Bell as passenger.
Bolton
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From this reading He had been to Bolton to call on an aunt.
a youthful male person
From this reading MUSGRAVE RECEIVES INFORMATION It so happened, though Vivian did not know it, that he was seen riding with Jack the carrier by a boy named Jarvis, connected with Milton School.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MUSGRAVE RECEIVES INFORMATION It so happened, though Vivian did not know it, that he was seen riding with Jack the carrier by a boy named Jarvis, connected with Milton School.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He had been to Bolton to call on an aunt.
carriernounUS /ˈkæriər/
someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading MUSGRAVE RECEIVES INFORMATION It so happened, though Vivian did not know it, that he was seen riding with Jack the carrier by a boy named Jarvis, connected with Milton School.
carrier'snounUS /ˈkæriərz/
possessive form of “carrier” — someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading Hidden behind the shrubbery, Jarvis saw the carrier’s cart with Bell as passenger.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Jarvis was a toady to Simon, and strove to ingratiate himself with Dr. Musgrave by carrying him tales of his schoolmates.
cartnounUS /kɑːrt/
a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading Hidden behind the shrubbery, Jarvis saw the carrier’s cart with Bell as passenger.
being joined in close association
From this reading MUSGRAVE RECEIVES INFORMATION It so happened, though Vivian did not know it, that he was seen riding with Jack the carrier by a boy named Jarvis, connected with Milton School.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading MUSGRAVE RECEIVES INFORMATION It so happened, though Vivian did not know it, that he was seen riding with Jack the carrier by a boy named Jarvis, connected with Milton School.
DR
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From this reading DR.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had been to Bolton to call on an aunt.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading MUSGRAVE RECEIVES INFORMATION It so happened, though Vivian did not know it, that he was seen riding with Jack the carrier by a boy named Jarvis, connected with Milton School.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MUSGRAVE RECEIVES INFORMATION It so happened, though Vivian did not know it, that he was seen riding with Jack the carrier by a boy named Jarvis, connected with Milton School.
not accessible to view
From this reading Hidden behind the shrubbery, Jarvis saw the carrier’s cart with Bell as passenger.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jarvis was a toady to Simon, and strove to ingratiate himself with Dr. Musgrave by carrying him tales of his schoolmates.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Jarvis was a toady to Simon, and strove to ingratiate himself with Dr. Musgrave by carrying him tales of his schoolmates.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jarvis was a toady to Simon, and strove to ingratiate himself with Dr. Musgrave by carrying him tales of his schoolmates.
a message received and understood
From this reading MUSGRAVE RECEIVES INFORMATION It so happened, though Vivian did not know it, that he was seen riding with Jack the carrier by a boy named Jarvis, connected with Milton School.
ingratiateverbUS /ˌɪŋˈɡreɪʃieɪt/
gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts
From this reading Jarvis was a toady to Simon, and strove to ingratiate himself with Dr. Musgrave by carrying him tales of his schoolmates.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MUSGRAVE RECEIVES INFORMATION It so happened, though Vivian did not know it, that he was seen riding with Jack the carrier by a boy named Jarvis, connected with Milton School.
a small worthless amount
From this reading MUSGRAVE RECEIVES INFORMATION It so happened, though Vivian did not know it, that he was seen riding with Jack the carrier by a boy named Jarvis, connected with Milton School.
Jarvis
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From this reading MUSGRAVE RECEIVES INFORMATION It so happened, though Vivian did not know it, that he was seen riding with Jack the carrier by a boy named Jarvis, connected with Milton School.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading MUSGRAVE RECEIVES INFORMATION It so happened, though Vivian did not know it, that he was seen riding with Jack the carrier by a boy named Jarvis, connected with Milton School.
MiltonnounUS /ˈmɪltən/
English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)
From this reading MUSGRAVE RECEIVES INFORMATION It so happened, though Vivian did not know it, that he was seen riding with Jack the carrier by a boy named Jarvis, connected with Milton School.
MUSGRAVE
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From this reading MUSGRAVE RECEIVES INFORMATION It so happened, though Vivian did not know it, that he was seen riding with Jack the carrier by a boy named Jarvis, connected with Milton School.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading MUSGRAVE RECEIVES INFORMATION It so happened, though Vivian did not know it, that he was seen riding with Jack the carrier by a boy named Jarvis, connected with Milton School.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MUSGRAVE RECEIVES INFORMATION It so happened, though Vivian did not know it, that he was seen riding with Jack the carrier by a boy named Jarvis, connected with Milton School.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jarvis was a toady to Simon, and strove to ingratiate himself with Dr. Musgrave by carrying him tales of his schoolmates.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had been to Bolton to call on an aunt.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading Hidden behind the shrubbery, Jarvis saw the carrier’s cart with Bell as passenger.
RECEIVESverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading MUSGRAVE RECEIVES INFORMATION It so happened, though Vivian did not know it, that he was seen riding with Jack the carrier by a boy named Jarvis, connected with Milton School.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading MUSGRAVE RECEIVES INFORMATION It so happened, though Vivian did not know it, that he was seen riding with Jack the carrier by a boy named Jarvis, connected with Milton School.
cut with a saw
From this reading Hidden behind the shrubbery, Jarvis saw the carrier’s cart with Bell as passenger.
an educational institution
From this reading MUSGRAVE RECEIVES INFORMATION It so happened, though Vivian did not know it, that he was seen riding with Jack the carrier by a boy named Jarvis, connected with Milton School.
schoolmatesnounUS /ˈskuːlmeɪts/
plural of “schoolmate” — an acquaintance that you go to school with
From this reading Jarvis was a toady to Simon, and strove to ingratiate himself with Dr. Musgrave by carrying him tales of his schoolmates.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading MUSGRAVE RECEIVES INFORMATION It so happened, though Vivian did not know it, that he was seen riding with Jack the carrier by a boy named Jarvis, connected with Milton School.
shrubberynounUS /ˈʃrʌbəri/
an area where a number of shrubs are planted
From this reading Hidden behind the shrubbery, Jarvis saw the carrier’s cart with Bell as passenger.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading Jarvis was a toady to Simon, and strove to ingratiate himself with Dr. Musgrave by carrying him tales of his schoolmates.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading MUSGRAVE RECEIVES INFORMATION It so happened, though Vivian did not know it, that he was seen riding with Jack the carrier by a boy named Jarvis, connected with Milton School.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading Jarvis was a toady to Simon, and strove to ingratiate himself with Dr. Musgrave by carrying him tales of his schoolmates.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Jarvis was a toady to Simon, and strove to ingratiate himself with Dr. Musgrave by carrying him tales of his schoolmates.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MUSGRAVE RECEIVES INFORMATION It so happened, though Vivian did not know it, that he was seen riding with Jack the carrier by a boy named Jarvis, connected with Milton School.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MUSGRAVE RECEIVES INFORMATION It so happened, though Vivian did not know it, that he was seen riding with Jack the carrier by a boy named Jarvis, connected with Milton School.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading MUSGRAVE RECEIVES INFORMATION It so happened, though Vivian did not know it, that he was seen riding with Jack the carrier by a boy named Jarvis, connected with Milton School.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jarvis was a toady to Simon, and strove to ingratiate himself with Dr. Musgrave by carrying him tales of his schoolmates.
toadynoun
a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage
From this reading Jarvis was a toady to Simon, and strove to ingratiate himself with Dr. Musgrave by carrying him tales of his schoolmates.
Vivian
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From this reading MUSGRAVE RECEIVES INFORMATION It so happened, though Vivian did not know it, that he was seen riding with Jack the carrier by a boy named Jarvis, connected with Milton School.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MUSGRAVE RECEIVES INFORMATION It so happened, though Vivian did not know it, that he was seen riding with Jack the carrier by a boy named Jarvis, connected with Milton School.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MUSGRAVE RECEIVES INFORMATION It so happened, though Vivian did not know it, that he was seen riding with Jack the carrier by a boy named Jarvis, connected with Milton School.
