used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On receiving the warning note from the ostler, Jack Sheppard and his companion left Willesden, and taking--as a blind--the direction of Harrow, returned at night-fall by a by-lane to Neasdon, and put up at a little public-house called the Spotted Dog.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On receiving the warning note from the ostler, Jack Sheppard and his companion left Willesden, and taking--as a blind--the direction of Harrow, returned at night-fall by a by-lane to Neasdon, and put up at a little public-house called the Spotted Dog.
apprehendedadjectiveUS /ˌæprɪˈhendɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading Danger, in the form he apprehended, was lurking outside: nor was he destined to enjoy long repose.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On receiving the warning note from the ostler, Jack Sheppard and his companion left Willesden, and taking--as a blind--the direction of Harrow, returned at night-fall by a by-lane to Neasdon, and put up at a little public-house called the Spotted Dog.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On receiving the warning note from the ostler, Jack Sheppard and his companion left Willesden, and taking--as a blind--the direction of Harrow, returned at night-fall by a by-lane to Neasdon, and put up at a little public-house called the Spotted Dog.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading On receiving the warning note from the ostler, Jack Sheppard and his companion left Willesden, and taking--as a blind--the direction of Harrow, returned at night-fall by a by-lane to Neasdon, and put up at a little public-house called the Spotted Dog.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On receiving the warning note from the ostler, Jack Sheppard and his companion left Willesden, and taking--as a blind--the direction of Harrow, returned at night-fall by a by-lane to Neasdon, and put up at a little public-house called the Spotted Dog.
by-lane
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From this reading On receiving the warning note from the ostler, Jack Sheppard and his companion left Willesden, and taking--as a blind--the direction of Harrow, returned at night-fall by a by-lane to Neasdon, and put up at a little public-house called the Spotted Dog.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading On receiving the warning note from the ostler, Jack Sheppard and his companion left Willesden, and taking--as a blind--the direction of Harrow, returned at night-fall by a by-lane to Neasdon, and put up at a little public-house called the Spotted Dog.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Here they remained till midnight when, calling for their reckoning and their steeds, they left the house.
make calm or still
From this reading It was a night well-fitted to their enterprise, calm, still, and profoundly dark.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading On receiving the warning note from the ostler, Jack Sheppard and his companion left Willesden, and taking--as a blind--the direction of Harrow, returned at night-fall by a by-lane to Neasdon, and put up at a little public-house called the Spotted Dog.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Danger, in the form he apprehended, was lurking outside: nor was he destined to enjoy long repose.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was a night well-fitted to their enterprise, calm, still, and profoundly dark.
Darrell's
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From this reading Thames Darrell's fears were not, however, groundless.
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading Danger, in the form he apprehended, was lurking outside: nor was he destined to enjoy long repose.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading On receiving the warning note from the ostler, Jack Sheppard and his companion left Willesden, and taking--as a blind--the direction of Harrow, returned at night-fall by a by-lane to Neasdon, and put up at a little public-house called the Spotted Dog.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading On receiving the warning note from the ostler, Jack Sheppard and his companion left Willesden, and taking--as a blind--the direction of Harrow, returned at night-fall by a by-lane to Neasdon, and put up at a little public-house called the Spotted Dog.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Danger, in the form he apprehended, was lurking outside: nor was he destined to enjoy long repose.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading It was a night well-fitted to their enterprise, calm, still, and profoundly dark.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Thames Darrell's fears were not, however, groundless.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here they remained till midnight when, calling for their reckoning and their steeds, they left the house.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Danger, in the form he apprehended, was lurking outside: nor was he destined to enjoy long repose.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On receiving the warning note from the ostler, Jack Sheppard and his companion left Willesden, and taking--as a blind--the direction of Harrow, returned at night-fall by a by-lane to Neasdon, and put up at a little public-house called the Spotted Dog.
groundlessadjectiveUS /ˈɡraʊndləs/
without a basis in reason or fact
From this reading Thames Darrell's fears were not, however, groundless.
HarrowverbUS /ˈhæroʊ/
draw a harrow over
From this reading On receiving the warning note from the ostler, Jack Sheppard and his companion left Willesden, and taking--as a blind--the direction of Harrow, returned at night-fall by a by-lane to Neasdon, and put up at a little public-house called the Spotted Dog.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Danger, in the form he apprehended, was lurking outside: nor was he destined to enjoy long repose.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here they remained till midnight when, calling for their reckoning and their steeds, they left the house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On receiving the warning note from the ostler, Jack Sheppard and his companion left Willesden, and taking--as a blind--the direction of Harrow, returned at night-fall by a by-lane to Neasdon, and put up at a little public-house called the Spotted Dog.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Here they remained till midnight when, calling for their reckoning and their steeds, they left the house.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Thames Darrell's fears were not, however, groundless.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Danger, in the form he apprehended, was lurking outside: nor was he destined to enjoy long repose.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a night well-fitted to their enterprise, calm, still, and profoundly dark.
a small worthless amount
From this reading On receiving the warning note from the ostler, Jack Sheppard and his companion left Willesden, and taking--as a blind--the direction of Harrow, returned at night-fall by a by-lane to Neasdon, and put up at a little public-house called the Spotted Dog.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading On receiving the warning note from the ostler, Jack Sheppard and his companion left Willesden, and taking--as a blind--the direction of Harrow, returned at night-fall by a by-lane to Neasdon, and put up at a little public-house called the Spotted Dog.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On receiving the warning note from the ostler, Jack Sheppard and his companion left Willesden, and taking--as a blind--the direction of Harrow, returned at night-fall by a by-lane to Neasdon, and put up at a little public-house called the Spotted Dog.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Danger, in the form he apprehended, was lurking outside: nor was he destined to enjoy long repose.
lurkingverbUS /ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading Danger, in the form he apprehended, was lurking outside: nor was he destined to enjoy long repose.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading Here they remained till midnight when, calling for their reckoning and their steeds, they left the house.
Neasdon
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From this reading On receiving the warning note from the ostler, Jack Sheppard and his companion left Willesden, and taking--as a blind--the direction of Harrow, returned at night-fall by a by-lane to Neasdon, and put up at a little public-house called the Spotted Dog.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was a night well-fitted to their enterprise, calm, still, and profoundly dark.
night-fall
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From this reading On receiving the warning note from the ostler, Jack Sheppard and his companion left Willesden, and taking--as a blind--the direction of Harrow, returned at night-fall by a by-lane to Neasdon, and put up at a little public-house called the Spotted Dog.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Danger, in the form he apprehended, was lurking outside: nor was he destined to enjoy long repose.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Thames Darrell's fears were not, however, groundless.
a brief written record
From this reading On receiving the warning note from the ostler, Jack Sheppard and his companion left Willesden, and taking--as a blind--the direction of Harrow, returned at night-fall by a by-lane to Neasdon, and put up at a little public-house called the Spotted Dog.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On receiving the warning note from the ostler, Jack Sheppard and his companion left Willesden, and taking--as a blind--the direction of Harrow, returned at night-fall by a by-lane to Neasdon, and put up at a little public-house called the Spotted Dog.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On receiving the warning note from the ostler, Jack Sheppard and his companion left Willesden, and taking--as a blind--the direction of Harrow, returned at night-fall by a by-lane to Neasdon, and put up at a little public-house called the Spotted Dog.
ostlernoun
someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
From this reading On receiving the warning note from the ostler, Jack Sheppard and his companion left Willesden, and taking--as a blind--the direction of Harrow, returned at night-fall by a by-lane to Neasdon, and put up at a little public-house called the Spotted Dog.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Danger, in the form he apprehended, was lurking outside: nor was he destined to enjoy long repose.
profoundlyadverbUS /proʊˈfaʊndli/
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading It was a night well-fitted to their enterprise, calm, still, and profoundly dark.
public-house
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From this reading On receiving the warning note from the ostler, Jack Sheppard and his companion left Willesden, and taking--as a blind--the direction of Harrow, returned at night-fall by a by-lane to Neasdon, and put up at a little public-house called the Spotted Dog.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On receiving the warning note from the ostler, Jack Sheppard and his companion left Willesden, and taking--as a blind--the direction of Harrow, returned at night-fall by a by-lane to Neasdon, and put up at a little public-house called the Spotted Dog.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading On receiving the warning note from the ostler, Jack Sheppard and his companion left Willesden, and taking--as a blind--the direction of Harrow, returned at night-fall by a by-lane to Neasdon, and put up at a little public-house called the Spotted Dog.
reckoningnounUS /ˈrekənɪŋ/
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
From this reading Here they remained till midnight when, calling for their reckoning and their steeds, they left the house.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Here they remained till midnight when, calling for their reckoning and their steeds, they left the house.
reposeverbUS /riˈpoʊz/
put or confide something in a person or thing
From this reading Danger, in the form he apprehended, was lurking outside: nor was he destined to enjoy long repose.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading On receiving the warning note from the ostler, Jack Sheppard and his companion left Willesden, and taking--as a blind--the direction of Harrow, returned at night-fall by a by-lane to Neasdon, and put up at a little public-house called the Spotted Dog.
Sheppard
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From this reading On receiving the warning note from the ostler, Jack Sheppard and his companion left Willesden, and taking--as a blind--the direction of Harrow, returned at night-fall by a by-lane to Neasdon, and put up at a little public-house called the Spotted Dog.
SpottedadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːtɪd/
having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)
From this reading On receiving the warning note from the ostler, Jack Sheppard and his companion left Willesden, and taking--as a blind--the direction of Harrow, returned at night-fall by a by-lane to Neasdon, and put up at a little public-house called the Spotted Dog.
steedsnounUS /stiːdz/
plural of “steed” — (literary) a spirited horse for state of war
From this reading Here they remained till midnight when, calling for their reckoning and their steeds, they left the house.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was a night well-fitted to their enterprise, calm, still, and profoundly dark.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading On receiving the warning note from the ostler, Jack Sheppard and his companion left Willesden, and taking--as a blind--the direction of Harrow, returned at night-fall by a by-lane to Neasdon, and put up at a little public-house called the Spotted Dog.
ThamesnounUS /temz/
the longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea
From this reading Thames Darrell's fears were not, however, groundless.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Danger, in the form he apprehended, was lurking outside: nor was he destined to enjoy long repose.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Here they remained till midnight when, calling for their reckoning and their steeds, they left the house.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here they remained till midnight when, calling for their reckoning and their steeds, they left the house.
up to a particular time
From this reading Here they remained till midnight when, calling for their reckoning and their steeds, they left the house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Danger, in the form he apprehended, was lurking outside: nor was he destined to enjoy long repose.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On receiving the warning note from the ostler, Jack Sheppard and his companion left Willesden, and taking--as a blind--the direction of Harrow, returned at night-fall by a by-lane to Neasdon, and put up at a little public-house called the Spotted Dog.
a message informing of danger
From this reading On receiving the warning note from the ostler, Jack Sheppard and his companion left Willesden, and taking--as a blind--the direction of Harrow, returned at night-fall by a by-lane to Neasdon, and put up at a little public-house called the Spotted Dog.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Danger, in the form he apprehended, was lurking outside: nor was he destined to enjoy long repose.
well-fitted
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From this reading It was a night well-fitted to their enterprise, calm, still, and profoundly dark.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Thames Darrell's fears were not, however, groundless.
at the time that
From this reading Here they remained till midnight when, calling for their reckoning and their steeds, they left the house.
Willesden
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From this reading On receiving the warning note from the ostler, Jack Sheppard and his companion left Willesden, and taking--as a blind--the direction of Harrow, returned at night-fall by a by-lane to Neasdon, and put up at a little public-house called the Spotted Dog.
