used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was the most enjoyable part of it, for they were going to drive alone, and, when it came for them, they went down the steps proudly conscious that several errand boys, and a few heads out of the opposite Windows in the street, were watching their departure.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading This was the most enjoyable part of it, for they were going to drive alone, and, when it came for them, they went down the steps proudly conscious that several errand boys, and a few heads out of the opposite Windows in the street, were watching their departure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This was the most enjoyable part of it, for they were going to drive alone, and, when it came for them, they went down the steps proudly conscious that several errand boys, and a few heads out of the opposite Windows in the street, were watching their departure.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 'Now,' said True as they drove off, 'what do you feel like, Bobby?'
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At ten o'clock the next morning two little white-clothed children were standing at the sitting-room window waiting for the carriage that was going to take them to the church.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Margot did not drive with them, but she was going to walk to the church and witness everything from a back seat.
BobbynounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading 'Now,' said True as they drove off, 'what do you feel like, Bobby?'
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading This was the most enjoyable part of it, for they were going to drive alone, and, when it came for them, they went down the steps proudly conscious that several errand boys, and a few heads out of the opposite Windows in the street, were watching their departure.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Margot did not drive with them, but she was going to walk to the church and witness everything from a back seat.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This was the most enjoyable part of it, for they were going to drive alone, and, when it came for them, they went down the steps proudly conscious that several errand boys, and a few heads out of the opposite Windows in the street, were watching their departure.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading At ten o'clock the next morning two little white-clothed children were standing at the sitting-room window waiting for the carriage that was going to take them to the church.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading At ten o'clock the next morning two little white-clothed children were standing at the sitting-room window waiting for the carriage that was going to take them to the church.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading At ten o'clock the next morning two little white-clothed children were standing at the sitting-room window waiting for the carriage that was going to take them to the church.
intentionally conceived
From this reading This was the most enjoyable part of it, for they were going to drive alone, and, when it came for them, they went down the steps proudly conscious that several errand boys, and a few heads out of the opposite Windows in the street, were watching their departure.
the act of departing
From this reading This was the most enjoyable part of it, for they were going to drive alone, and, when it came for them, they went down the steps proudly conscious that several errand boys, and a few heads out of the opposite Windows in the street, were watching their departure.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Margot did not drive with them, but she was going to walk to the church and witness everything from a back seat.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading 'Now,' said True as they drove off, 'what do you feel like, Bobby?'
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading This was the most enjoyable part of it, for they were going to drive alone, and, when it came for them, they went down the steps proudly conscious that several errand boys, and a few heads out of the opposite Windows in the street, were watching their departure.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading This was the most enjoyable part of it, for they were going to drive alone, and, when it came for them, they went down the steps proudly conscious that several errand boys, and a few heads out of the opposite Windows in the street, were watching their departure.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading 'Now,' said True as they drove off, 'what do you feel like, Bobby?'
enjoyableadjectiveUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading This was the most enjoyable part of it, for they were going to drive alone, and, when it came for them, they went down the steps proudly conscious that several errand boys, and a few heads out of the opposite Windows in the street, were watching their departure.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading This was the most enjoyable part of it, for they were going to drive alone, and, when it came for them, they went down the steps proudly conscious that several errand boys, and a few heads out of the opposite Windows in the street, were watching their departure.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Margot did not drive with them, but she was going to walk to the church and witness everything from a back seat.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading 'Now,' said True as they drove off, 'what do you feel like, Bobby?'
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading This was the most enjoyable part of it, for they were going to drive alone, and, when it came for them, they went down the steps proudly conscious that several errand boys, and a few heads out of the opposite Windows in the street, were watching their departure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At ten o'clock the next morning two little white-clothed children were standing at the sitting-room window waiting for the carriage that was going to take them to the church.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Margot did not drive with them, but she was going to walk to the church and witness everything from a back seat.
the act of departing
From this reading At ten o'clock the next morning two little white-clothed children were standing at the sitting-room window waiting for the carriage that was going to take them to the church.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading This was the most enjoyable part of it, for they were going to drive alone, and, when it came for them, they went down the steps proudly conscious that several errand boys, and a few heads out of the opposite Windows in the street, were watching their departure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This was the most enjoyable part of it, for they were going to drive alone, and, when it came for them, they went down the steps proudly conscious that several errand boys, and a few heads out of the opposite Windows in the street, were watching their departure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This was the most enjoyable part of it, for they were going to drive alone, and, when it came for them, they went down the steps proudly conscious that several errand boys, and a few heads out of the opposite Windows in the street, were watching their departure.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading 'Now,' said True as they drove off, 'what do you feel like, Bobby?'
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At ten o'clock the next morning two little white-clothed children were standing at the sitting-room window waiting for the carriage that was going to take them to the church.
Margot
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From this reading Margot did not drive with them, but she was going to walk to the church and witness everything from a back seat.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At ten o'clock the next morning two little white-clothed children were standing at the sitting-room window waiting for the carriage that was going to take them to the church.
used to form the superlative
From this reading This was the most enjoyable part of it, for they were going to drive alone, and, when it came for them, they went down the steps proudly conscious that several errand boys, and a few heads out of the opposite Windows in the street, were watching their departure.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading At ten o'clock the next morning two little white-clothed children were standing at the sitting-room window waiting for the carriage that was going to take them to the church.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Margot did not drive with them, but she was going to walk to the church and witness everything from a back seat.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading 'Now,' said True as they drove off, 'what do you feel like, Bobby?'
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At ten o'clock the next morning two little white-clothed children were standing at the sitting-room window waiting for the carriage that was going to take them to the church.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This was the most enjoyable part of it, for they were going to drive alone, and, when it came for them, they went down the steps proudly conscious that several errand boys, and a few heads out of the opposite Windows in the street, were watching their departure.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading 'Now,' said True as they drove off, 'what do you feel like, Bobby?'
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading This was the most enjoyable part of it, for they were going to drive alone, and, when it came for them, they went down the steps proudly conscious that several errand boys, and a few heads out of the opposite Windows in the street, were watching their departure.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This was the most enjoyable part of it, for they were going to drive alone, and, when it came for them, they went down the steps proudly conscious that several errand boys, and a few heads out of the opposite Windows in the street, were watching their departure.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading This was the most enjoyable part of it, for they were going to drive alone, and, when it came for them, they went down the steps proudly conscious that several errand boys, and a few heads out of the opposite Windows in the street, were watching their departure.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading This was the most enjoyable part of it, for they were going to drive alone, and, when it came for them, they went down the steps proudly conscious that several errand boys, and a few heads out of the opposite Windows in the street, were watching their departure.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'Now,' said True as they drove off, 'what do you feel like, Bobby?'
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Margot did not drive with them, but she was going to walk to the church and witness everything from a back seat.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading This was the most enjoyable part of it, for they were going to drive alone, and, when it came for them, they went down the steps proudly conscious that several errand boys, and a few heads out of the opposite Windows in the street, were watching their departure.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Margot did not drive with them, but she was going to walk to the church and witness everything from a back seat.
sitting-room
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From this reading At ten o'clock the next morning two little white-clothed children were standing at the sitting-room window waiting for the carriage that was going to take them to the church.
having a supporting base
From this reading At ten o'clock the next morning two little white-clothed children were standing at the sitting-room window waiting for the carriage that was going to take them to the church.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading This was the most enjoyable part of it, for they were going to drive alone, and, when it came for them, they went down the steps proudly conscious that several errand boys, and a few heads out of the opposite Windows in the street, were watching their departure.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading This was the most enjoyable part of it, for they were going to drive alone, and, when it came for them, they went down the steps proudly conscious that several errand boys, and a few heads out of the opposite Windows in the street, were watching their departure.
carry out
From this reading At ten o'clock the next morning two little white-clothed children were standing at the sitting-room window waiting for the carriage that was going to take them to the church.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading At ten o'clock the next morning two little white-clothed children were standing at the sitting-room window waiting for the carriage that was going to take them to the church.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At ten o'clock the next morning two little white-clothed children were standing at the sitting-room window waiting for the carriage that was going to take them to the church.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WEDDING.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This was the most enjoyable part of it, for they were going to drive alone, and, when it came for them, they went down the steps proudly conscious that several errand boys, and a few heads out of the opposite Windows in the street, were watching their departure.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At ten o'clock the next morning two little white-clothed children were standing at the sitting-room window waiting for the carriage that was going to take them to the church.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was the most enjoyable part of it, for they were going to drive alone, and, when it came for them, they went down the steps proudly conscious that several errand boys, and a few heads out of the opposite Windows in the street, were watching their departure.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the most enjoyable part of it, for they were going to drive alone, and, when it came for them, they went down the steps proudly conscious that several errand boys, and a few heads out of the opposite Windows in the street, were watching their departure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At ten o'clock the next morning two little white-clothed children were standing at the sitting-room window waiting for the carriage that was going to take them to the church.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading 'Now,' said True as they drove off, 'what do you feel like, Bobby?'
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At ten o'clock the next morning two little white-clothed children were standing at the sitting-room window waiting for the carriage that was going to take them to the church.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading At ten o'clock the next morning two little white-clothed children were standing at the sitting-room window waiting for the carriage that was going to take them to the church.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Margot did not drive with them, but she was going to walk to the church and witness everything from a back seat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At ten o'clock the next morning two little white-clothed children were standing at the sitting-room window waiting for the carriage that was going to take them to the church.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading This was the most enjoyable part of it, for they were going to drive alone, and, when it came for them, they went down the steps proudly conscious that several errand boys, and a few heads out of the opposite Windows in the street, were watching their departure.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading THE WEDDING.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading This was the most enjoyable part of it, for they were going to drive alone, and, when it came for them, they went down the steps proudly conscious that several errand boys, and a few heads out of the opposite Windows in the street, were watching their departure.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At ten o'clock the next morning two little white-clothed children were standing at the sitting-room window waiting for the carriage that was going to take them to the church.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading 'Now,' said True as they drove off, 'what do you feel like, Bobby?'
at the time that
From this reading This was the most enjoyable part of it, for they were going to drive alone, and, when it came for them, they went down the steps proudly conscious that several errand boys, and a few heads out of the opposite Windows in the street, were watching their departure.
white-clothed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At ten o'clock the next morning two little white-clothed children were standing at the sitting-room window waiting for the carriage that was going to take them to the church.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading At ten o'clock the next morning two little white-clothed children were standing at the sitting-room window waiting for the carriage that was going to take them to the church.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading This was the most enjoyable part of it, for they were going to drive alone, and, when it came for them, they went down the steps proudly conscious that several errand boys, and a few heads out of the opposite Windows in the street, were watching their departure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Margot did not drive with them, but she was going to walk to the church and witness everything from a back seat.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Margot did not drive with them, but she was going to walk to the church and witness everything from a back seat.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Now,' said True as they drove off, 'what do you feel like, Bobby?'
