used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the third day, as Israel was walking to and fro in his room, having removed his courier’s boots, for fear of disturbing the Doctor, a quick sharp rap at the door announced the American envoy.
ABODEnounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading RECROSSING THE CHANNEL, ISRAEL RETURNS TO THE SQUIRE’S ABODE—HIS ADVENTURES THERE.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was such an eloquent air of instantaneous dispatch about him, that Israel involuntarily sprang to his boots, and, with two vigorous jerks, hauled them on, and then seizing his hat, like any bird, stood poised for his flight across the channel.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading There was such an eloquent air of instantaneous dispatch about him, that Israel involuntarily sprang to his boots, and, with two vigorous jerks, hauled them on, and then seizing his hat, like any bird, stood poised for his flight across the channel.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading RECROSSING THE CHANNEL, ISRAEL RETURNS TO THE SQUIRE’S ABODE—HIS ADVENTURES THERE.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading There was such an eloquent air of instantaneous dispatch about him, that Israel involuntarily sprang to his boots, and, with two vigorous jerks, hauled them on, and then seizing his hat, like any bird, stood poised for his flight across the channel.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading On the third day, as Israel was walking to and fro in his room, having removed his courier’s boots, for fear of disturbing the Doctor, a quick sharp rap at the door announced the American envoy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was such an eloquent air of instantaneous dispatch about him, that Israel involuntarily sprang to his boots, and, with two vigorous jerks, hauled them on, and then seizing his hat, like any bird, stood poised for his flight across the channel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the third day, as Israel was walking to and fro in his room, having removed his courier’s boots, for fear of disturbing the Doctor, a quick sharp rap at the door announced the American envoy.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading On the third day, as Israel was walking to and fro in his room, having removed his courier’s boots, for fear of disturbing the Doctor, a quick sharp rap at the door announced the American envoy.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There was such an eloquent air of instantaneous dispatch about him, that Israel involuntarily sprang to his boots, and, with two vigorous jerks, hauled them on, and then seizing his hat, like any bird, stood poised for his flight across the channel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the third day, as Israel was walking to and fro in his room, having removed his courier’s boots, for fear of disturbing the Doctor, a quick sharp rap at the door announced the American envoy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the third day, as Israel was walking to and fro in his room, having removed his courier’s boots, for fear of disturbing the Doctor, a quick sharp rap at the door announced the American envoy.
warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading There was such an eloquent air of instantaneous dispatch about him, that Israel involuntarily sprang to his boots, and, with two vigorous jerks, hauled them on, and then seizing his hat, like any bird, stood poised for his flight across the channel.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading The man of wisdom entered, with two small wads of paper in one hand, and several crackers and a bit of cheese in the other.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading On the third day, as Israel was walking to and fro in his room, having removed his courier’s boots, for fear of disturbing the Doctor, a quick sharp rap at the door announced the American envoy.
CHANNELnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading RECROSSING THE CHANNEL, ISRAEL RETURNS TO THE SQUIRE’S ABODE—HIS ADVENTURES THERE.
cheesenounUS /tʃiːz/
a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk
From this reading The man of wisdom entered, with two small wads of paper in one hand, and several crackers and a bit of cheese in the other.
courier'snounUS /ˈkɜːriərz/
possessive form of “courier” — a person who carries a message
From this reading On the third day, as Israel was walking to and fro in his room, having removed his courier’s boots, for fear of disturbing the Doctor, a quick sharp rap at the door announced the American envoy.
crackersadjectiveUS /ˈkrækərz/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading The man of wisdom entered, with two small wads of paper in one hand, and several crackers and a bit of cheese in the other.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the third day, as Israel was walking to and fro in his room, having removed his courier’s boots, for fear of disturbing the Doctor, a quick sharp rap at the door announced the American envoy.
dispatchverbUS /dɪˈspætʃ/
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading There was such an eloquent air of instantaneous dispatch about him, that Israel involuntarily sprang to his boots, and, with two vigorous jerks, hauled them on, and then seizing his hat, like any bird, stood poised for his flight across the channel.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading On the third day, as Israel was walking to and fro in his room, having removed his courier’s boots, for fear of disturbing the Doctor, a quick sharp rap at the door announced the American envoy.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading On the third day, as Israel was walking to and fro in his room, having removed his courier’s boots, for fear of disturbing the Doctor, a quick sharp rap at the door announced the American envoy.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “Well done, my honest friend,” said the Doctor; “you have the papers in your heel, I suppose.”
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading On the third day, as Israel was walking to and fro in his room, having removed his courier’s boots, for fear of disturbing the Doctor, a quick sharp rap at the door announced the American envoy.
eloquentadjectiveUS /ˈeləkwənt/
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
From this reading There was such an eloquent air of instantaneous dispatch about him, that Israel involuntarily sprang to his boots, and, with two vigorous jerks, hauled them on, and then seizing his hat, like any bird, stood poised for his flight across the channel.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The man of wisdom entered, with two small wads of paper in one hand, and several crackers and a bit of cheese in the other.
envoynounUS /ˈenvɔɪ/
a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador
From this reading On the third day, as Israel was walking to and fro in his room, having removed his courier’s boots, for fear of disturbing the Doctor, a quick sharp rap at the door announced the American envoy.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading On the third day, as Israel was walking to and fro in his room, having removed his courier’s boots, for fear of disturbing the Doctor, a quick sharp rap at the door announced the American envoy.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading There was such an eloquent air of instantaneous dispatch about him, that Israel involuntarily sprang to his boots, and, with two vigorous jerks, hauled them on, and then seizing his hat, like any bird, stood poised for his flight across the channel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the third day, as Israel was walking to and fro in his room, having removed his courier’s boots, for fear of disturbing the Doctor, a quick sharp rap at the door announced the American envoy.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Well done, my honest friend,” said the Doctor; “you have the papers in your heel, I suppose.”
fro
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From this reading On the third day, as Israel was walking to and fro in his room, having removed his courier’s boots, for fear of disturbing the Doctor, a quick sharp rap at the door announced the American envoy.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The man of wisdom entered, with two small wads of paper in one hand, and several crackers and a bit of cheese in the other.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading There was such an eloquent air of instantaneous dispatch about him, that Israel involuntarily sprang to his boots, and, with two vigorous jerks, hauled them on, and then seizing his hat, like any bird, stood poised for his flight across the channel.
hauledverbUS /hɔːld/
past form of “haul” — draw slowly or heavily
From this reading There was such an eloquent air of instantaneous dispatch about him, that Israel involuntarily sprang to his boots, and, with two vigorous jerks, hauled them on, and then seizing his hat, like any bird, stood poised for his flight across the channel.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Well done, my honest friend,” said the Doctor; “you have the papers in your heel, I suppose.”
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading On the third day, as Israel was walking to and fro in his room, having removed his courier’s boots, for fear of disturbing the Doctor, a quick sharp rap at the door announced the American envoy.
heelnounUS /hiːl/
the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading “Well done, my honest friend,” said the Doctor; “you have the papers in your heel, I suppose.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was such an eloquent air of instantaneous dispatch about him, that Israel involuntarily sprang to his boots, and, with two vigorous jerks, hauled them on, and then seizing his hat, like any bird, stood poised for his flight across the channel.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading RECROSSING THE CHANNEL, ISRAEL RETURNS TO THE SQUIRE’S ABODE—HIS ADVENTURES THERE.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading “Well done, my honest friend,” said the Doctor; “you have the papers in your heel, I suppose.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Well done, my honest friend,” said the Doctor; “you have the papers in your heel, I suppose.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the third day, as Israel was walking to and fro in his room, having removed his courier’s boots, for fear of disturbing the Doctor, a quick sharp rap at the door announced the American envoy.
instantaneousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnstənˈtæniəs/
occurring with no delay
From this reading There was such an eloquent air of instantaneous dispatch about him, that Israel involuntarily sprang to his boots, and, with two vigorous jerks, hauled them on, and then seizing his hat, like any bird, stood poised for his flight across the channel.
involuntarilyadverbUS /ˌɪnvoʊˈlʌntərɪli/
against your will
From this reading There was such an eloquent air of instantaneous dispatch about him, that Israel involuntarily sprang to his boots, and, with two vigorous jerks, hauled them on, and then seizing his hat, like any bird, stood poised for his flight across the channel.
ISRAELnounUS /ˈɪzriəl/
Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
From this reading RECROSSING THE CHANNEL, ISRAEL RETURNS TO THE SQUIRE’S ABODE—HIS ADVENTURES THERE.
jerksnounUS /dʒɜːrks/
plural of “jerk” — a dull stupid fatuous person
From this reading There was such an eloquent air of instantaneous dispatch about him, that Israel involuntarily sprang to his boots, and, with two vigorous jerks, hauled them on, and then seizing his hat, like any bird, stood poised for his flight across the channel.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading There was such an eloquent air of instantaneous dispatch about him, that Israel involuntarily sprang to his boots, and, with two vigorous jerks, hauled them on, and then seizing his hat, like any bird, stood poised for his flight across the channel.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man of wisdom entered, with two small wads of paper in one hand, and several crackers and a bit of cheese in the other.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Well done, my honest friend,” said the Doctor; “you have the papers in your heel, I suppose.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the third day, as Israel was walking to and fro in his room, having removed his courier’s boots, for fear of disturbing the Doctor, a quick sharp rap at the door announced the American envoy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the third day, as Israel was walking to and fro in his room, having removed his courier’s boots, for fear of disturbing the Doctor, a quick sharp rap at the door announced the American envoy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The man of wisdom entered, with two small wads of paper in one hand, and several crackers and a bit of cheese in the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The man of wisdom entered, with two small wads of paper in one hand, and several crackers and a bit of cheese in the other.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The man of wisdom entered, with two small wads of paper in one hand, and several crackers and a bit of cheese in the other.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading “Well done, my honest friend,” said the Doctor; “you have the papers in your heel, I suppose.”
poisedadjectiveUS /pɔɪzd/
marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action
From this reading There was such an eloquent air of instantaneous dispatch about him, that Israel involuntarily sprang to his boots, and, with two vigorous jerks, hauled them on, and then seizing his hat, like any bird, stood poised for his flight across the channel.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading On the third day, as Israel was walking to and fro in his room, having removed his courier’s boots, for fear of disturbing the Doctor, a quick sharp rap at the door announced the American envoy.
rapnounUS /ræp/
a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
From this reading On the third day, as Israel was walking to and fro in his room, having removed his courier’s boots, for fear of disturbing the Doctor, a quick sharp rap at the door announced the American envoy.
RECROSSING
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RECROSSING THE CHANNEL, ISRAEL RETURNS TO THE SQUIRE’S ABODE—HIS ADVENTURES THERE.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading On the third day, as Israel was walking to and fro in his room, having removed his courier’s boots, for fear of disturbing the Doctor, a quick sharp rap at the door announced the American envoy.
RETURNSnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading RECROSSING THE CHANNEL, ISRAEL RETURNS TO THE SQUIRE’S ABODE—HIS ADVENTURES THERE.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading On the third day, as Israel was walking to and fro in his room, having removed his courier’s boots, for fear of disturbing the Doctor, a quick sharp rap at the door announced the American envoy.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Well done, my honest friend,” said the Doctor; “you have the papers in your heel, I suppose.”
seizingnounUS /ˈsiːzɪŋ/
small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together
From this reading There was such an eloquent air of instantaneous dispatch about him, that Israel involuntarily sprang to his boots, and, with two vigorous jerks, hauled them on, and then seizing his hat, like any bird, stood poised for his flight across the channel.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The man of wisdom entered, with two small wads of paper in one hand, and several crackers and a bit of cheese in the other.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading On the third day, as Israel was walking to and fro in his room, having removed his courier’s boots, for fear of disturbing the Doctor, a quick sharp rap at the door announced the American envoy.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The man of wisdom entered, with two small wads of paper in one hand, and several crackers and a bit of cheese in the other.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading There was such an eloquent air of instantaneous dispatch about him, that Israel involuntarily sprang to his boots, and, with two vigorous jerks, hauled them on, and then seizing his hat, like any bird, stood poised for his flight across the channel.
SQUIRE'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RECROSSING THE CHANNEL, ISRAEL RETURNS TO THE SQUIRE’S ABODE—HIS ADVENTURES THERE.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading There was such an eloquent air of instantaneous dispatch about him, that Israel involuntarily sprang to his boots, and, with two vigorous jerks, hauled them on, and then seizing his hat, like any bird, stood poised for his flight across the channel.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There was such an eloquent air of instantaneous dispatch about him, that Israel involuntarily sprang to his boots, and, with two vigorous jerks, hauled them on, and then seizing his hat, like any bird, stood poised for his flight across the channel.
express a supposition
From this reading “Well done, my honest friend,” said the Doctor; “you have the papers in your heel, I suppose.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was such an eloquent air of instantaneous dispatch about him, that Israel involuntarily sprang to his boots, and, with two vigorous jerks, hauled them on, and then seizing his hat, like any bird, stood poised for his flight across the channel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RECROSSING THE CHANNEL, ISRAEL RETURNS TO THE SQUIRE’S ABODE—HIS ADVENTURES THERE.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There was such an eloquent air of instantaneous dispatch about him, that Israel involuntarily sprang to his boots, and, with two vigorous jerks, hauled them on, and then seizing his hat, like any bird, stood poised for his flight across the channel.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading There was such an eloquent air of instantaneous dispatch about him, that Israel involuntarily sprang to his boots, and, with two vigorous jerks, hauled them on, and then seizing his hat, like any bird, stood poised for his flight across the channel.
in or at that place or location
From this reading RECROSSING THE CHANNEL, ISRAEL RETURNS TO THE SQUIRE’S ABODE—HIS ADVENTURES THERE.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading On the third day, as Israel was walking to and fro in his room, having removed his courier’s boots, for fear of disturbing the Doctor, a quick sharp rap at the door announced the American envoy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RECROSSING THE CHANNEL, ISRAEL RETURNS TO THE SQUIRE’S ABODE—HIS ADVENTURES THERE.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The man of wisdom entered, with two small wads of paper in one hand, and several crackers and a bit of cheese in the other.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading There was such an eloquent air of instantaneous dispatch about him, that Israel involuntarily sprang to his boots, and, with two vigorous jerks, hauled them on, and then seizing his hat, like any bird, stood poised for his flight across the channel.
wadsnounUS /wɑːdz/
a large number or amount
From this reading The man of wisdom entered, with two small wads of paper in one hand, and several crackers and a bit of cheese in the other.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading On the third day, as Israel was walking to and fro in his room, having removed his courier’s boots, for fear of disturbing the Doctor, a quick sharp rap at the door announced the American envoy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the third day, as Israel was walking to and fro in his room, having removed his courier’s boots, for fear of disturbing the Doctor, a quick sharp rap at the door announced the American envoy.
(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 “Well done, my honest friend,” said the Doctor; “you have the papers in your heel, I suppose.”
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading The man of wisdom entered, with two small wads of paper in one hand, and several crackers and a bit of cheese in the other.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The man of wisdom entered, with two small wads of paper in one hand, and several crackers and a bit of cheese in the other.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Well done, my honest friend,” said the Doctor; “you have the papers in your heel, I suppose.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Well done, my honest friend,” said the Doctor; “you have the papers in your heel, I suppose.”
