used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Edward Craddock was a strong man, also unimaginative.
in addition
From this reading Edward Craddock was a strong man, also unimaginative.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The doctor presently came down, an undersized man with a squeaky voice and a gesticulative manner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Driving through the night to Tercanbury he did not give way to distressing thoughts, but easily kept his anxiety within proper bounds, and gave his whole attention to conducting the horse; he kept his eyes on the road in front of him, and the beast stepped out with swift, regular stride, rapidly passing the milestones.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Driving through the night to Tercanbury he did not give way to distressing thoughts, but easily kept his anxiety within proper bounds, and gave his whole attention to conducting the horse; he kept his eyes on the road in front of him, and the beast stepped out with swift, regular stride, rapidly passing the milestones.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Driving through the night to Tercanbury he did not give way to distressing thoughts, but easily kept his anxiety within proper bounds, and gave his whole attention to conducting the horse; he kept his eyes on the road in front of him, and the beast stepped out with swift, regular stride, rapidly passing the milestones.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Driving through the night to Tercanbury he did not give way to distressing thoughts, but easily kept his anxiety within proper bounds, and gave his whole attention to conducting the horse; he kept his eyes on the road in front of him, and the beast stepped out with swift, regular stride, rapidly passing the milestones.
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading Driving through the night to Tercanbury he did not give way to distressing thoughts, but easily kept his anxiety within proper bounds, and gave his whole attention to conducting the horse; he kept his eyes on the road in front of him, and the beast stepped out with swift, regular stride, rapidly passing the milestones.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Driving through the night to Tercanbury he did not give way to distressing thoughts, but easily kept his anxiety within proper bounds, and gave his whole attention to conducting the horse; he kept his eyes on the road in front of him, and the beast stepped out with swift, regular stride, rapidly passing the milestones.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The doctor presently came down, an undersized man with a squeaky voice and a gesticulative manner.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Edward rang Dr. Spocref up and gave him the note he carried.
conductingnounUS /kənˈdʌktɪŋ/
the way of administering a business
From this reading Driving through the night to Tercanbury he did not give way to distressing thoughts, but easily kept his anxiety within proper bounds, and gave his whole attention to conducting the horse; he kept his eyes on the road in front of him, and the beast stepped out with swift, regular stride, rapidly passing the milestones.
Craddock
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From this reading Edward Craddock was a strong man, also unimaginative.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Driving through the night to Tercanbury he did not give way to distressing thoughts, but easily kept his anxiety within proper bounds, and gave his whole attention to conducting the horse; he kept his eyes on the road in front of him, and the beast stepped out with swift, regular stride, rapidly passing the milestones.
distressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstresɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading Driving through the night to Tercanbury he did not give way to distressing thoughts, but easily kept his anxiety within proper bounds, and gave his whole attention to conducting the horse; he kept his eyes on the road in front of him, and the beast stepped out with swift, regular stride, rapidly passing the milestones.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The doctor presently came down, an undersized man with a squeaky voice and a gesticulative manner.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The doctor presently came down, an undersized man with a squeaky voice and a gesticulative manner.
Dr
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From this reading Edward rang Dr. Spocref up and gave him the note he carried.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Driving through the night to Tercanbury he did not give way to distressing thoughts, but easily kept his anxiety within proper bounds, and gave his whole attention to conducting the horse; he kept his eyes on the road in front of him, and the beast stepped out with swift, regular stride, rapidly passing the milestones.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Driving through the night to Tercanbury he did not give way to distressing thoughts, but easily kept his anxiety within proper bounds, and gave his whole attention to conducting the horse; he kept his eyes on the road in front of him, and the beast stepped out with swift, regular stride, rapidly passing the milestones.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Edward Craddock was a strong man, also unimaginative.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Driving through the night to Tercanbury he did not give way to distressing thoughts, but easily kept his anxiety within proper bounds, and gave his whole attention to conducting the horse; he kept his eyes on the road in front of him, and the beast stepped out with swift, regular stride, rapidly passing the milestones.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Driving through the night to Tercanbury he did not give way to distressing thoughts, but easily kept his anxiety within proper bounds, and gave his whole attention to conducting the horse; he kept his eyes on the road in front of him, and the beast stepped out with swift, regular stride, rapidly passing the milestones.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Driving through the night to Tercanbury he did not give way to distressing thoughts, but easily kept his anxiety within proper bounds, and gave his whole attention to conducting the horse; he kept his eyes on the road in front of him, and the beast stepped out with swift, regular stride, rapidly passing the milestones.
gesticulative
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From this reading The doctor presently came down, an undersized man with a squeaky voice and a gesticulative manner.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Driving through the night to Tercanbury he did not give way to distressing thoughts, but easily kept his anxiety within proper bounds, and gave his whole attention to conducting the horse; he kept his eyes on the road in front of him, and the beast stepped out with swift, regular stride, rapidly passing the milestones.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Driving through the night to Tercanbury he did not give way to distressing thoughts, but easily kept his anxiety within proper bounds, and gave his whole attention to conducting the horse; he kept his eyes on the road in front of him, and the beast stepped out with swift, regular stride, rapidly passing the milestones.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Driving through the night to Tercanbury he did not give way to distressing thoughts, but easily kept his anxiety within proper bounds, and gave his whole attention to conducting the horse; he kept his eyes on the road in front of him, and the beast stepped out with swift, regular stride, rapidly passing the milestones.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Driving through the night to Tercanbury he did not give way to distressing thoughts, but easily kept his anxiety within proper bounds, and gave his whole attention to conducting the horse; he kept his eyes on the road in front of him, and the beast stepped out with swift, regular stride, rapidly passing the milestones.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Driving through the night to Tercanbury he did not give way to distressing thoughts, but easily kept his anxiety within proper bounds, and gave his whole attention to conducting the horse; he kept his eyes on the road in front of him, and the beast stepped out with swift, regular stride, rapidly passing the milestones.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Driving through the night to Tercanbury he did not give way to distressing thoughts, but easily kept his anxiety within proper bounds, and gave his whole attention to conducting the horse; he kept his eyes on the road in front of him, and the beast stepped out with swift, regular stride, rapidly passing the milestones.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Driving through the night to Tercanbury he did not give way to distressing thoughts, but easily kept his anxiety within proper bounds, and gave his whole attention to conducting the horse; he kept his eyes on the road in front of him, and the beast stepped out with swift, regular stride, rapidly passing the milestones.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked upon Edward with suspicion.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Edward Craddock was a strong man, also unimaginative.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The doctor presently came down, an undersized man with a squeaky voice and a gesticulative manner.
milestonesnounUS /ˈmaɪlstoʊnz/
plural of “milestone” — stone post at side of a road to show distances
From this reading Driving through the night to Tercanbury he did not give way to distressing thoughts, but easily kept his anxiety within proper bounds, and gave his whole attention to conducting the horse; he kept his eyes on the road in front of him, and the beast stepped out with swift, regular stride, rapidly passing the milestones.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Driving through the night to Tercanbury he did not give way to distressing thoughts, but easily kept his anxiety within proper bounds, and gave his whole attention to conducting the horse; he kept his eyes on the road in front of him, and the beast stepped out with swift, regular stride, rapidly passing the milestones.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Driving through the night to Tercanbury he did not give way to distressing thoughts, but easily kept his anxiety within proper bounds, and gave his whole attention to conducting the horse; he kept his eyes on the road in front of him, and the beast stepped out with swift, regular stride, rapidly passing the milestones.
a brief written record
From this reading Edward rang Dr. Spocref up and gave him the note he carried.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Driving through the night to Tercanbury he did not give way to distressing thoughts, but easily kept his anxiety within proper bounds, and gave his whole attention to conducting the horse; he kept his eyes on the road in front of him, and the beast stepped out with swift, regular stride, rapidly passing the milestones.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Driving through the night to Tercanbury he did not give way to distressing thoughts, but easily kept his anxiety within proper bounds, and gave his whole attention to conducting the horse; he kept his eyes on the road in front of him, and the beast stepped out with swift, regular stride, rapidly passing the milestones.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Driving through the night to Tercanbury he did not give way to distressing thoughts, but easily kept his anxiety within proper bounds, and gave his whole attention to conducting the horse; he kept his eyes on the road in front of him, and the beast stepped out with swift, regular stride, rapidly passing the milestones.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Driving through the night to Tercanbury he did not give way to distressing thoughts, but easily kept his anxiety within proper bounds, and gave his whole attention to conducting the horse; he kept his eyes on the road in front of him, and the beast stepped out with swift, regular stride, rapidly passing the milestones.
in the near future
From this reading The doctor presently came down, an undersized man with a squeaky voice and a gesticulative manner.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Driving through the night to Tercanbury he did not give way to distressing thoughts, but easily kept his anxiety within proper bounds, and gave his whole attention to conducting the horse; he kept his eyes on the road in front of him, and the beast stepped out with swift, regular stride, rapidly passing the milestones.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Edward rang Dr. Spocref up and gave him the note he carried.
with speed
From this reading Driving through the night to Tercanbury he did not give way to distressing thoughts, but easily kept his anxiety within proper bounds, and gave his whole attention to conducting the horse; he kept his eyes on the road in front of him, and the beast stepped out with swift, regular stride, rapidly passing the milestones.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Driving through the night to Tercanbury he did not give way to distressing thoughts, but easily kept his anxiety within proper bounds, and gave his whole attention to conducting the horse; he kept his eyes on the road in front of him, and the beast stepped out with swift, regular stride, rapidly passing the milestones.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Driving through the night to Tercanbury he did not give way to distressing thoughts, but easily kept his anxiety within proper bounds, and gave his whole attention to conducting the horse; he kept his eyes on the road in front of him, and the beast stepped out with swift, regular stride, rapidly passing the milestones.
Spocref
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From this reading Edward rang Dr. Spocref up and gave him the note he carried.
squeakyadjectiveUS /ˈskwiːki/
having or making a high-pitched sound such as that made by a mouse or a rusty hinge
From this reading The doctor presently came down, an undersized man with a squeaky voice and a gesticulative manner.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Driving through the night to Tercanbury he did not give way to distressing thoughts, but easily kept his anxiety within proper bounds, and gave his whole attention to conducting the horse; he kept his eyes on the road in front of him, and the beast stepped out with swift, regular stride, rapidly passing the milestones.
stridenounUS /straɪd/
a step in walking or running
From this reading Driving through the night to Tercanbury he did not give way to distressing thoughts, but easily kept his anxiety within proper bounds, and gave his whole attention to conducting the horse; he kept his eyes on the road in front of him, and the beast stepped out with swift, regular stride, rapidly passing the milestones.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Edward Craddock was a strong man, also unimaginative.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading He looked upon Edward with suspicion.
moving very fast
From this reading Driving through the night to Tercanbury he did not give way to distressing thoughts, but easily kept his anxiety within proper bounds, and gave his whole attention to conducting the horse; he kept his eyes on the road in front of him, and the beast stepped out with swift, regular stride, rapidly passing the milestones.
Tercanbury
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From this reading Driving through the night to Tercanbury he did not give way to distressing thoughts, but easily kept his anxiety within proper bounds, and gave his whole attention to conducting the horse; he kept his eyes on the road in front of him, and the beast stepped out with swift, regular stride, rapidly passing the milestones.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Driving through the night to Tercanbury he did not give way to distressing thoughts, but easily kept his anxiety within proper bounds, and gave his whole attention to conducting the horse; he kept his eyes on the road in front of him, and the beast stepped out with swift, regular stride, rapidly passing the milestones.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Driving through the night to Tercanbury he did not give way to distressing thoughts, but easily kept his anxiety within proper bounds, and gave his whole attention to conducting the horse; he kept his eyes on the road in front of him, and the beast stepped out with swift, regular stride, rapidly passing the milestones.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Driving through the night to Tercanbury he did not give way to distressing thoughts, but easily kept his anxiety within proper bounds, and gave his whole attention to conducting the horse; he kept his eyes on the road in front of him, and the beast stepped out with swift, regular stride, rapidly passing the milestones.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Driving through the night to Tercanbury he did not give way to distressing thoughts, but easily kept his anxiety within proper bounds, and gave his whole attention to conducting the horse; he kept his eyes on the road in front of him, and the beast stepped out with swift, regular stride, rapidly passing the milestones.
undersizedadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərsaɪzd/
smaller than normal for its kind
From this reading The doctor presently came down, an undersized man with a squeaky voice and a gesticulative manner.
unimaginativeadjectiveUS /ənɪˈmædʒɪnətɪv/
deficient in originality or creativity; lacking powers of invention
From this reading Edward Craddock was a strong man, also unimaginative.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Edward rang Dr. Spocref up and gave him the note he carried.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He looked upon Edward with suspicion.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The doctor presently came down, an undersized man with a squeaky voice and a gesticulative manner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Edward Craddock was a strong man, also unimaginative.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Driving through the night to Tercanbury he did not give way to distressing thoughts, but easily kept his anxiety within proper bounds, and gave his whole attention to conducting the horse; he kept his eyes on the road in front of him, and the beast stepped out with swift, regular stride, rapidly passing the milestones.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Driving through the night to Tercanbury he did not give way to distressing thoughts, but easily kept his anxiety within proper bounds, and gave his whole attention to conducting the horse; he kept his eyes on the road in front of him, and the beast stepped out with swift, regular stride, rapidly passing the milestones.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Driving through the night to Tercanbury he did not give way to distressing thoughts, but easily kept his anxiety within proper bounds, and gave his whole attention to conducting the horse; he kept his eyes on the road in front of him, and the beast stepped out with swift, regular stride, rapidly passing the milestones.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Driving through the night to Tercanbury he did not give way to distressing thoughts, but easily kept his anxiety within proper bounds, and gave his whole attention to conducting the horse; he kept his eyes on the road in front of him, and the beast stepped out with swift, regular stride, rapidly passing the milestones.
