used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NOT IN A HURRY.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He had little more to tell us about the Coke Yard yet, for he had to feel his way very tenderly there, and must wait for opportunities.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading And Bulwrag (who was never very sweet of temper, though, unlike his mother, he could curb himself) had been more like a bear than a cultivated Christian, since he got that cut across his knuckles.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading WE were all pretty sure that this discovery of Tony’s concerned us deeply, and might lead to something, if followed up at once with luck and skill.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WE were all pretty sure that this discovery of Tony’s concerned us deeply, and might lead to something, if followed up at once with luck and skill.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But we thought it more important that he should go first to Woking Road, and inquire further into the story of Joe Clipson’s cab, which he was sure to do much better than myself; for he could make himself look like a brother cabman, without any trouble.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WE were all pretty sure that this discovery of Tony’s concerned us deeply, and might lead to something, if followed up at once with luck and skill.
have
From this reading And Bulwrag (who was never very sweet of temper, though, unlike his mother, he could curb himself) had been more like a bear than a cultivated Christian, since he got that cut across his knuckles.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And Bulwrag (who was never very sweet of temper, though, unlike his mother, he could curb himself) had been more like a bear than a cultivated Christian, since he got that cut across his knuckles.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading But we thought it more important that he should go first to Woking Road, and inquire further into the story of Joe Clipson’s cab, which he was sure to do much better than myself; for he could make himself look like a brother cabman, without any trouble.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading But we thought it more important that he should go first to Woking Road, and inquire further into the story of Joe Clipson’s cab, which he was sure to do much better than myself; for he could make himself look like a brother cabman, without any trouble.
Bulwrag
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From this reading And Bulwrag (who was never very sweet of temper, though, unlike his mother, he could curb himself) had been more like a bear than a cultivated Christian, since he got that cut across his knuckles.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But we thought it more important that he should go first to Woking Road, and inquire further into the story of Joe Clipson’s cab, which he was sure to do much better than myself; for he could make himself look like a brother cabman, without any trouble.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading But we thought it more important that he should go first to Woking Road, and inquire further into the story of Joe Clipson’s cab, which he was sure to do much better than myself; for he could make himself look like a brother cabman, without any trouble.
cabmannoun
someone who drives a taxi for a living
From this reading But we thought it more important that he should go first to Woking Road, and inquire further into the story of Joe Clipson’s cab, which he was sure to do much better than myself; for he could make himself look like a brother cabman, without any trouble.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading And Bulwrag (who was never very sweet of temper, though, unlike his mother, he could curb himself) had been more like a bear than a cultivated Christian, since he got that cut across his knuckles.
Clipson's
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From this reading But we thought it more important that he should go first to Woking Road, and inquire further into the story of Joe Clipson’s cab, which he was sure to do much better than myself; for he could make himself look like a brother cabman, without any trouble.
CokenounUS /koʊk/
carbon fuel produced by distillation of coal
From this reading He had little more to tell us about the Coke Yard yet, for he had to feel his way very tenderly there, and must wait for opportunities.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading WE were all pretty sure that this discovery of Tony’s concerned us deeply, and might lead to something, if followed up at once with luck and skill.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But we thought it more important that he should go first to Woking Road, and inquire further into the story of Joe Clipson’s cab, which he was sure to do much better than myself; for he could make himself look like a brother cabman, without any trouble.
cultivatedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltəveɪtɪd/
(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing
From this reading And Bulwrag (who was never very sweet of temper, though, unlike his mother, he could curb himself) had been more like a bear than a cultivated Christian, since he got that cut across his knuckles.
curbnounUS /kɜːrb/
an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
From this reading And Bulwrag (who was never very sweet of temper, though, unlike his mother, he could curb himself) had been more like a bear than a cultivated Christian, since he got that cut across his knuckles.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading And Bulwrag (who was never very sweet of temper, though, unlike his mother, he could curb himself) had been more like a bear than a cultivated Christian, since he got that cut across his knuckles.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading WE were all pretty sure that this discovery of Tony’s concerned us deeply, and might lead to something, if followed up at once with luck and skill.
the act of discovering something
From this reading WE were all pretty sure that this discovery of Tony’s concerned us deeply, and might lead to something, if followed up at once with luck and skill.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But we thought it more important that he should go first to Woking Road, and inquire further into the story of Joe Clipson’s cab, which he was sure to do much better than myself; for he could make himself look like a brother cabman, without any trouble.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He had little more to tell us about the Coke Yard yet, for he had to feel his way very tenderly there, and must wait for opportunities.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But we thought it more important that he should go first to Woking Road, and inquire further into the story of Joe Clipson’s cab, which he was sure to do much better than myself; for he could make himself look like a brother cabman, without any trouble.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading WE were all pretty sure that this discovery of Tony’s concerned us deeply, and might lead to something, if followed up at once with luck and skill.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But we thought it more important that he should go first to Woking Road, and inquire further into the story of Joe Clipson’s cab, which he was sure to do much better than myself; for he could make himself look like a brother cabman, without any trouble.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading But we thought it more important that he should go first to Woking Road, and inquire further into the story of Joe Clipson’s cab, which he was sure to do much better than myself; for he could make himself look like a brother cabman, without any trouble.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But we thought it more important that he should go first to Woking Road, and inquire further into the story of Joe Clipson’s cab, which he was sure to do much better than myself; for he could make himself look like a brother cabman, without any trouble.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading And Bulwrag (who was never very sweet of temper, though, unlike his mother, he could curb himself) had been more like a bear than a cultivated Christian, since he got that cut across his knuckles.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had little more to tell us about the Coke Yard yet, for he had to feel his way very tenderly there, and must wait for opportunities.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But we thought it more important that he should go first to Woking Road, and inquire further into the story of Joe Clipson’s cab, which he was sure to do much better than myself; for he could make himself look like a brother cabman, without any trouble.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But we thought it more important that he should go first to Woking Road, and inquire further into the story of Joe Clipson’s cab, which he was sure to do much better than myself; for he could make himself look like a brother cabman, without any trouble.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had little more to tell us about the Coke Yard yet, for he had to feel his way very tenderly there, and must wait for opportunities.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading NOT IN A HURRY.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading WE were all pretty sure that this discovery of Tony’s concerned us deeply, and might lead to something, if followed up at once with luck and skill.
of great significance or value
From this reading But we thought it more important that he should go first to Woking Road, and inquire further into the story of Joe Clipson’s cab, which he was sure to do much better than myself; for he could make himself look like a brother cabman, without any trouble.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NOT IN A HURRY.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading But we thought it more important that he should go first to Woking Road, and inquire further into the story of Joe Clipson’s cab, which he was sure to do much better than myself; for he could make himself look like a brother cabman, without any trouble.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But we thought it more important that he should go first to Woking Road, and inquire further into the story of Joe Clipson’s cab, which he was sure to do much better than myself; for he could make himself look like a brother cabman, without any trouble.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But we thought it more important that he should go first to Woking Road, and inquire further into the story of Joe Clipson’s cab, which he was sure to do much better than myself; for he could make himself look like a brother cabman, without any trouble.
Joe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But we thought it more important that he should go first to Woking Road, and inquire further into the story of Joe Clipson’s cab, which he was sure to do much better than myself; for he could make himself look like a brother cabman, without any trouble.
knucklesnounUS /ˈnʌkəlz/
(used in the plural) a small metal weapon; worn over the knuckles on the back of the hand
From this reading And Bulwrag (who was never very sweet of temper, though, unlike his mother, he could curb himself) had been more like a bear than a cultivated Christian, since he got that cut across his knuckles.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading WE were all pretty sure that this discovery of Tony’s concerned us deeply, and might lead to something, if followed up at once with luck and skill.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But we thought it more important that he should go first to Woking Road, and inquire further into the story of Joe Clipson’s cab, which he was sure to do much better than myself; for he could make himself look like a brother cabman, without any trouble.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had little more to tell us about the Coke Yard yet, for he had to feel his way very tenderly there, and must wait for opportunities.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But we thought it more important that he should go first to Woking Road, and inquire further into the story of Joe Clipson’s cab, which he was sure to do much better than myself; for he could make himself look like a brother cabman, without any trouble.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading WE were all pretty sure that this discovery of Tony’s concerned us deeply, and might lead to something, if followed up at once with luck and skill.
engage in
From this reading But we thought it more important that he should go first to Woking Road, and inquire further into the story of Joe Clipson’s cab, which he was sure to do much better than myself; for he could make himself look like a brother cabman, without any trouble.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading WE were all pretty sure that this discovery of Tony’s concerned us deeply, and might lead to something, if followed up at once with luck and skill.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But we thought it more important that he should go first to Woking Road, and inquire further into the story of Joe Clipson’s cab, which he was sure to do much better than myself; for he could make himself look like a brother cabman, without any trouble.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading And Bulwrag (who was never very sweet of temper, though, unlike his mother, he could curb himself) had been more like a bear than a cultivated Christian, since he got that cut across his knuckles.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But we thought it more important that he should go first to Woking Road, and inquire further into the story of Joe Clipson’s cab, which he was sure to do much better than myself; for he could make himself look like a brother cabman, without any trouble.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He had little more to tell us about the Coke Yard yet, for he had to feel his way very tenderly there, and must wait for opportunities.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading But we thought it more important that he should go first to Woking Road, and inquire further into the story of Joe Clipson’s cab, which he was sure to do much better than myself; for he could make himself look like a brother cabman, without any trouble.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading And Bulwrag (who was never very sweet of temper, though, unlike his mother, he could curb himself) had been more like a bear than a cultivated Christian, since he got that cut across his knuckles.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading NOT IN A HURRY.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WE were all pretty sure that this discovery of Tony’s concerned us deeply, and might lead to something, if followed up at once with luck and skill.
on one occasion
From this reading WE were all pretty sure that this discovery of Tony’s concerned us deeply, and might lead to something, if followed up at once with luck and skill.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He had little more to tell us about the Coke Yard yet, for he had to feel his way very tenderly there, and must wait for opportunities.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading WE were all pretty sure that this discovery of Tony’s concerned us deeply, and might lead to something, if followed up at once with luck and skill.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading But we thought it more important that he should go first to Woking Road, and inquire further into the story of Joe Clipson’s cab, which he was sure to do much better than myself; for he could make himself look like a brother cabman, without any trouble.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But we thought it more important that he should go first to Woking Road, and inquire further into the story of Joe Clipson’s cab, which he was sure to do much better than myself; for he could make himself look like a brother cabman, without any trouble.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading And Bulwrag (who was never very sweet of temper, though, unlike his mother, he could curb himself) had been more like a bear than a cultivated Christian, since he got that cut across his knuckles.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading WE were all pretty sure that this discovery of Tony’s concerned us deeply, and might lead to something, if followed up at once with luck and skill.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading WE were all pretty sure that this discovery of Tony’s concerned us deeply, and might lead to something, if followed up at once with luck and skill.
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 But we thought it more important that he should go first to Woking Road, and inquire further into the story of Joe Clipson’s cab, which he was sure to do much better than myself; for he could make himself look like a brother cabman, without any trouble.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading WE were all pretty sure that this discovery of Tony’s concerned us deeply, and might lead to something, if followed up at once with luck and skill.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading And Bulwrag (who was never very sweet of temper, though, unlike his mother, he could curb himself) had been more like a bear than a cultivated Christian, since he got that cut across his knuckles.
express in words
From this reading He had little more to tell us about the Coke Yard yet, for he had to feel his way very tenderly there, and must wait for opportunities.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading And Bulwrag (who was never very sweet of temper, though, unlike his mother, he could curb himself) had been more like a bear than a cultivated Christian, since he got that cut across his knuckles.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading He had little more to tell us about the Coke Yard yet, for he had to feel his way very tenderly there, and must wait for opportunities.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But we thought it more important that he should go first to Woking Road, and inquire further into the story of Joe Clipson’s cab, which he was sure to do much better than myself; for he could make himself look like a brother cabman, without any trouble.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WE were all pretty sure that this discovery of Tony’s concerned us deeply, and might lead to something, if followed up at once with luck and skill.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But we thought it more important that he should go first to Woking Road, and inquire further into the story of Joe Clipson’s cab, which he was sure to do much better than myself; for he could make himself look like a brother cabman, without any trouble.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had little more to tell us about the Coke Yard yet, for he had to feel his way very tenderly there, and must wait for opportunities.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading WE were all pretty sure that this discovery of Tony’s concerned us deeply, and might lead to something, if followed up at once with luck and skill.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And Bulwrag (who was never very sweet of temper, though, unlike his mother, he could curb himself) had been more like a bear than a cultivated Christian, since he got that cut across his knuckles.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But we thought it more important that he should go first to Woking Road, and inquire further into the story of Joe Clipson’s cab, which he was sure to do much better than myself; for he could make himself look like a brother cabman, without any trouble.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WE were all pretty sure that this discovery of Tony’s concerned us deeply, and might lead to something, if followed up at once with luck and skill.
Tony's
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From this reading WE were all pretty sure that this discovery of Tony’s concerned us deeply, and might lead to something, if followed up at once with luck and skill.
a source of difficulty
From this reading But we thought it more important that he should go first to Woking Road, and inquire further into the story of Joe Clipson’s cab, which he was sure to do much better than myself; for he could make himself look like a brother cabman, without any trouble.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading And Bulwrag (who was never very sweet of temper, though, unlike his mother, he could curb himself) had been more like a bear than a cultivated Christian, since he got that cut across his knuckles.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading WE were all pretty sure that this discovery of Tony’s concerned us deeply, and might lead to something, if followed up at once with luck and skill.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WE were all pretty sure that this discovery of Tony’s concerned us deeply, and might lead to something, if followed up at once with luck and skill.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had little more to tell us about the Coke Yard yet, for he had to feel his way very tenderly there, and must wait for opportunities.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He had little more to tell us about the Coke Yard yet, for he had to feel his way very tenderly there, and must wait for opportunities.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But we thought it more important that he should go first to Woking Road, and inquire further into the story of Joe Clipson’s cab, which he was sure to do much better than myself; for he could make himself look like a brother cabman, without any trouble.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had little more to tell us about the Coke Yard yet, for he had to feel his way very tenderly there, and must wait for opportunities.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE were all pretty sure that this discovery of Tony’s concerned us deeply, and might lead to something, if followed up at once with luck and skill.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WE were all pretty sure that this discovery of Tony’s concerned us deeply, and might lead to something, if followed up at once with luck and skill.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But we thought it more important that he should go first to Woking Road, and inquire further into the story of Joe Clipson’s cab, which he was sure to do much better than myself; for he could make himself look like a brother cabman, without any trouble.
which person or people
From this reading And Bulwrag (who was never very sweet of temper, though, unlike his mother, he could curb himself) had been more like a bear than a cultivated Christian, since he got that cut across his knuckles.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WE were all pretty sure that this discovery of Tony’s concerned us deeply, and might lead to something, if followed up at once with luck and skill.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But we thought it more important that he should go first to Woking Road, and inquire further into the story of Joe Clipson’s cab, which he was sure to do much better than myself; for he could make himself look like a brother cabman, without any trouble.
Woking
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From this reading But we thought it more important that he should go first to Woking Road, and inquire further into the story of Joe Clipson’s cab, which he was sure to do much better than myself; for he could make himself look like a brother cabman, without any trouble.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading He had little more to tell us about the Coke Yard yet, for he had to feel his way very tenderly there, and must wait for opportunities.
but in spite of that
From this reading He had little more to tell us about the Coke Yard yet, for he had to feel his way very tenderly there, and must wait for opportunities.
