used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY BLUSHES SEVERAL TIMES, AND DOES A SUM IN ARITHMETIC.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading Mr. Bayard, the owner of the horse, and the father of the lady whom Bobby had saved from impending death, was too much agitated to say much, even to the bold youth who had rendered him such a signal service.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY BLUSHES SEVERAL TIMES, AND DOES A SUM IN ARITHMETIC.
ARITHMETICnounUS /ˌerɪθˈmetɪk/
the branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY BLUSHES SEVERAL TIMES, AND DOES A SUM IN ARITHMETIC.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Kate was driven at the top of her speed, and in a few moments reached the bridge, where Ellen was awaiting his arrival.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading He had assured himself that Ellen--for that was the young lady's name--was killed, or dreadfully injured.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Kate was driven at the top of her speed, and in a few moments reached the bridge, where Ellen was awaiting his arrival.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Kate was driven at the top of her speed, and in a few moments reached the bridge, where Ellen was awaiting his arrival.
BayardnounUS /ˈbeɪərd/
French soldier said to be fearless and chivalrous (1473-1524)
From this reading Mr. Bayard, the owner of the horse, and the father of the lady whom Bobby had saved from impending death, was too much agitated to say much, even to the bold youth who had rendered him such a signal service.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He could scarcely believe the intelligence which the boy brought him; it seemed too good to be true.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He could scarcely believe the intelligence which the boy brought him; it seemed too good to be true.
BLUSHESnounUS /ˈblʌʃəz/
plural of “blush” — a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY BLUSHES SEVERAL TIMES, AND DOES A SUM IN ARITHMETIC.
BOBBYnounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY BLUSHES SEVERAL TIMES, AND DOES A SUM IN ARITHMETIC.
fearless and daring
From this reading Mr. Bayard, the owner of the horse, and the father of the lady whom Bobby had saved from impending death, was too much agitated to say much, even to the bold youth who had rendered him such a signal service.
a youthful male person
From this reading He could scarcely believe the intelligence which the boy brought him; it seemed too good to be true.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Kate was driven at the top of her speed, and in a few moments reached the bridge, where Ellen was awaiting his arrival.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He could scarcely believe the intelligence which the boy brought him; it seemed too good to be true.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could scarcely believe the intelligence which the boy brought him; it seemed too good to be true.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Mr. Bayard, the owner of the horse, and the father of the lady whom Bobby had saved from impending death, was too much agitated to say much, even to the bold youth who had rendered him such a signal service.
DOESauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY BLUSHES SEVERAL TIMES, AND DOES A SUM IN ARITHMETIC.
dreadfullyadverbUS /ˈdredfəli/
of a dreadful kind
From this reading He had assured himself that Ellen--for that was the young lady's name--was killed, or dreadfully injured.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Kate was driven at the top of her speed, and in a few moments reached the bridge, where Ellen was awaiting his arrival.
Ellen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had assured himself that Ellen--for that was the young lady's name--was killed, or dreadfully injured.
divisible by two
From this reading Mr. Bayard, the owner of the horse, and the father of the lady whom Bobby had saved from impending death, was too much agitated to say much, even to the bold youth who had rendered him such a signal service.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Mr. Bayard, the owner of the horse, and the father of the lady whom Bobby had saved from impending death, was too much agitated to say much, even to the bold youth who had rendered him such a signal service.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Kate was driven at the top of her speed, and in a few moments reached the bridge, where Ellen was awaiting his arrival.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had assured himself that Ellen--for that was the young lady's name--was killed, or dreadfully injured.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Bayard, the owner of the horse, and the father of the lady whom Bobby had saved from impending death, was too much agitated to say much, even to the bold youth who had rendered him such a signal service.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He could scarcely believe the intelligence which the boy brought him; it seemed too good to be true.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Bayard, the owner of the horse, and the father of the lady whom Bobby had saved from impending death, was too much agitated to say much, even to the bold youth who had rendered him such a signal service.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could scarcely believe the intelligence which the boy brought him; it seemed too good to be true.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Kate was driven at the top of her speed, and in a few moments reached the bridge, where Ellen was awaiting his arrival.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Bayard, the owner of the horse, and the father of the lady whom Bobby had saved from impending death, was too much agitated to say much, even to the bold youth who had rendered him such a signal service.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had assured himself that Ellen--for that was the young lady's name--was killed, or dreadfully injured.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Kate was driven at the top of her speed, and in a few moments reached the bridge, where Ellen was awaiting his arrival.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Mr. Bayard, the owner of the horse, and the father of the lady whom Bobby had saved from impending death, was too much agitated to say much, even to the bold youth who had rendered him such a signal service.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading Mr. Bayard, the owner of the horse, and the father of the lady whom Bobby had saved from impending death, was too much agitated to say much, even to the bold youth who had rendered him such a signal service.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY BLUSHES SEVERAL TIMES, AND DOES A SUM IN ARITHMETIC.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading He had assured himself that Ellen--for that was the young lady's name--was killed, or dreadfully injured.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading He could scarcely believe the intelligence which the boy brought him; it seemed too good to be true.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He could scarcely believe the intelligence which the boy brought him; it seemed too good to be true.
Kate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kate was driven at the top of her speed, and in a few moments reached the bridge, where Ellen was awaiting his arrival.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading He had assured himself that Ellen--for that was the young lady's name--was killed, or dreadfully injured.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Mr. Bayard, the owner of the horse, and the father of the lady whom Bobby had saved from impending death, was too much agitated to say much, even to the bold youth who had rendered him such a signal service.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading He had assured himself that Ellen--for that was the young lady's name--was killed, or dreadfully injured.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Kate was driven at the top of her speed, and in a few moments reached the bridge, where Ellen was awaiting his arrival.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Bayard, the owner of the horse, and the father of the lady whom Bobby had saved from impending death, was too much agitated to say much, even to the bold youth who had rendered him such a signal service.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mr. Bayard, the owner of the horse, and the father of the lady whom Bobby had saved from impending death, was too much agitated to say much, even to the bold youth who had rendered him such a signal service.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He had assured himself that Ellen--for that was the young lady's name--was killed, or dreadfully injured.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Bayard, the owner of the horse, and the father of the lady whom Bobby had saved from impending death, was too much agitated to say much, even to the bold youth who had rendered him such a signal service.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had assured himself that Ellen--for that was the young lady's name--was killed, or dreadfully injured.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Mr. Bayard, the owner of the horse, and the father of the lady whom Bobby had saved from impending death, was too much agitated to say much, even to the bold youth who had rendered him such a signal service.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Kate was driven at the top of her speed, and in a few moments reached the bridge, where Ellen was awaiting his arrival.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading Mr. Bayard, the owner of the horse, and the father of the lady whom Bobby had saved from impending death, was too much agitated to say much, even to the bold youth who had rendered him such a signal service.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Mr. Bayard, the owner of the horse, and the father of the lady whom Bobby had saved from impending death, was too much agitated to say much, even to the bold youth who had rendered him such a signal service.
express in words
From this reading Mr. Bayard, the owner of the horse, and the father of the lady whom Bobby had saved from impending death, was too much agitated to say much, even to the bold youth who had rendered him such a signal service.
only a very short time before
From this reading He could scarcely believe the intelligence which the boy brought him; it seemed too good to be true.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He could scarcely believe the intelligence which the boy brought him; it seemed too good to be true.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Mr. Bayard, the owner of the horse, and the father of the lady whom Bobby had saved from impending death, was too much agitated to say much, even to the bold youth who had rendered him such a signal service.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY BLUSHES SEVERAL TIMES, AND DOES A SUM IN ARITHMETIC.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Mr. Bayard, the owner of the horse, and the father of the lady whom Bobby had saved from impending death, was too much agitated to say much, even to the bold youth who had rendered him such a signal service.
move hurridly
From this reading Kate was driven at the top of her speed, and in a few moments reached the bridge, where Ellen was awaiting his arrival.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Bayard, the owner of the horse, and the father of the lady whom Bobby had saved from impending death, was too much agitated to say much, even to the bold youth who had rendered him such a signal service.
a quantity of money
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY BLUSHES SEVERAL TIMES, AND DOES A SUM IN ARITHMETIC.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had assured himself that Ellen--for that was the young lady's name--was killed, or dreadfully injured.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Bayard, the owner of the horse, and the father of the lady whom Bobby had saved from impending death, was too much agitated to say much, even to the bold youth who had rendered him such a signal service.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY BLUSHES SEVERAL TIMES, AND DOES A SUM IN ARITHMETIC.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Bayard, the owner of the horse, and the father of the lady whom Bobby had saved from impending death, was too much agitated to say much, even to the bold youth who had rendered him such a signal service.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Mr. Bayard, the owner of the horse, and the father of the lady whom Bobby had saved from impending death, was too much agitated to say much, even to the bold youth who had rendered him such a signal service.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Kate was driven at the top of her speed, and in a few moments reached the bridge, where Ellen was awaiting his arrival.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading He could scarcely believe the intelligence which the boy brought him; it seemed too good to be true.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Bayard, the owner of the horse, and the father of the lady whom Bobby had saved from impending death, was too much agitated to say much, even to the bold youth who had rendered him such a signal service.
in or at the place that
From this reading Kate was driven at the top of her speed, and in a few moments reached the bridge, where Ellen was awaiting his arrival.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY BLUSHES SEVERAL TIMES, AND DOES A SUM IN ARITHMETIC.
which person or people
From this reading Mr. Bayard, the owner of the horse, and the father of the lady whom Bobby had saved from impending death, was too much agitated to say much, even to the bold youth who had rendered him such a signal service.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Bayard, the owner of the horse, and the father of the lady whom Bobby had saved from impending death, was too much agitated to say much, even to the bold youth who had rendered him such a signal service.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He had assured himself that Ellen--for that was the young lady's name--was killed, or dreadfully injured.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Mr. Bayard, the owner of the horse, and the father of the lady whom Bobby had saved from impending death, was too much agitated to say much, even to the bold youth who had rendered him such a signal service.
