used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His long legs went over the ground at a tremendous pace, and as they flew by, the people in the houses rushed out to behold the sight of a policeman running, for they are generally slow enough, as everybody knows.
A've
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From this reading One old ploughman scratched his head as they sped past, and muttered, “A’ve offen ’eard as how p’licemen’s never in an ’urry, but that un goes like an ’urricane, he do.”
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading So saying, he whipped up Jaques and Ranulf under one arm, and Norval under the other, and bidding the guard hold on by his coat-tails, started off after the train.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading One old ploughman scratched his head as they sped past, and muttered, “A’ve offen ’eard as how p’licemen’s never in an ’urry, but that un goes like an ’urricane, he do.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So saying, he whipped up Jaques and Ranulf under one arm, and Norval under the other, and bidding the guard hold on by his coat-tails, started off after the train.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “Yes,” said another old man, “police rates are as slow as they’re heavy generally.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His long legs went over the ground at a tremendous pace, and as they flew by, the people in the houses rushed out to behold the sight of a policeman running, for they are generally slow enough, as everybody knows.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading So saying, he whipped up Jaques and Ranulf under one arm, and Norval under the other, and bidding the guard hold on by his coat-tails, started off after the train.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His long legs went over the ground at a tremendous pace, and as they flew by, the people in the houses rushed out to behold the sight of a policeman running, for they are generally slow enough, as everybody knows.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His long legs went over the ground at a tremendous pace, and as they flew by, the people in the houses rushed out to behold the sight of a policeman running, for they are generally slow enough, as everybody knows.
see with attention
From this reading His long legs went over the ground at a tremendous pace, and as they flew by, the people in the houses rushed out to behold the sight of a policeman running, for they are generally slow enough, as everybody knows.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading So saying, he whipped up Jaques and Ranulf under one arm, and Norval under the other, and bidding the guard hold on by his coat-tails, started off after the train.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading One old ploughman scratched his head as they sped past, and muttered, “A’ve offen ’eard as how p’licemen’s never in an ’urry, but that un goes like an ’urricane, he do.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So saying, he whipped up Jaques and Ranulf under one arm, and Norval under the other, and bidding the guard hold on by his coat-tails, started off after the train.
coat-tails
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From this reading So saying, he whipped up Jaques and Ranulf under one arm, and Norval under the other, and bidding the guard hold on by his coat-tails, started off after the train.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading One old ploughman scratched his head as they sped past, and muttered, “A’ve offen ’eard as how p’licemen’s never in an ’urry, but that un goes like an ’urricane, he do.”
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading [Sidenote: VAN DRIVING.]
eard
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From this reading One old ploughman scratched his head as they sped past, and muttered, “A’ve offen ’eard as how p’licemen’s never in an ’urry, but that un goes like an ’urricane, he do.”
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading His long legs went over the ground at a tremendous pace, and as they flew by, the people in the houses rushed out to behold the sight of a policeman running, for they are generally slow enough, as everybody knows.
every person
From this reading His long legs went over the ground at a tremendous pace, and as they flew by, the people in the houses rushed out to behold the sight of a policeman running, for they are generally slow enough, as everybody knows.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading His long legs went over the ground at a tremendous pace, and as they flew by, the people in the houses rushed out to behold the sight of a policeman running, for they are generally slow enough, as everybody knows.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His long legs went over the ground at a tremendous pace, and as they flew by, the people in the houses rushed out to behold the sight of a policeman running, for they are generally slow enough, as everybody knows.
usually; as a rule
From this reading His long legs went over the ground at a tremendous pace, and as they flew by, the people in the houses rushed out to behold the sight of a policeman running, for they are generally slow enough, as everybody knows.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading One old ploughman scratched his head as they sped past, and muttered, “A’ve offen ’eard as how p’licemen’s never in an ’urry, but that un goes like an ’urricane, he do.”
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading His long legs went over the ground at a tremendous pace, and as they flew by, the people in the houses rushed out to behold the sight of a policeman running, for they are generally slow enough, as everybody knows.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading So saying, he whipped up Jaques and Ranulf under one arm, and Norval under the other, and bidding the guard hold on by his coat-tails, started off after the train.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So saying, he whipped up Jaques and Ranulf under one arm, and Norval under the other, and bidding the guard hold on by his coat-tails, started off after the train.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading One old ploughman scratched his head as they sped past, and muttered, “A’ve offen ’eard as how p’licemen’s never in an ’urry, but that un goes like an ’urricane, he do.”
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading “Yes,” said another old man, “police rates are as slow as they’re heavy generally.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So saying, he whipped up Jaques and Ranulf under one arm, and Norval under the other, and bidding the guard hold on by his coat-tails, started off after the train.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading So saying, he whipped up Jaques and Ranulf under one arm, and Norval under the other, and bidding the guard hold on by his coat-tails, started off after the train.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading His long legs went over the ground at a tremendous pace, and as they flew by, the people in the houses rushed out to behold the sight of a policeman running, for they are generally slow enough, as everybody knows.
how
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From this reading One old ploughman scratched his head as they sped past, and muttered, “A’ve offen ’eard as how p’licemen’s never in an ’urry, but that un goes like an ’urricane, he do.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His long legs went over the ground at a tremendous pace, and as they flew by, the people in the houses rushed out to behold the sight of a policeman running, for they are generally slow enough, as everybody knows.
Jaques
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From this reading So saying, he whipped up Jaques and Ranulf under one arm, and Norval under the other, and bidding the guard hold on by his coat-tails, started off after the train.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading His long legs went over the ground at a tremendous pace, and as they flew by, the people in the houses rushed out to behold the sight of a policeman running, for they are generally slow enough, as everybody knows.
staying power
From this reading His long legs went over the ground at a tremendous pace, and as they flew by, the people in the houses rushed out to behold the sight of a policeman running, for they are generally slow enough, as everybody knows.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading One old ploughman scratched his head as they sped past, and muttered, “A’ve offen ’eard as how p’licemen’s never in an ’urry, but that un goes like an ’urricane, he do.”
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 His long legs went over the ground at a tremendous pace, and as they flew by, the people in the houses rushed out to behold the sight of a policeman running, for they are generally slow enough, as everybody knows.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Yes,” said another old man, “police rates are as slow as they’re heavy generally.”
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading One old ploughman scratched his head as they sped past, and muttered, “A’ve offen ’eard as how p’licemen’s never in an ’urry, but that un goes like an ’urricane, he do.”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading One old ploughman scratched his head as they sped past, and muttered, “A’ve offen ’eard as how p’licemen’s never in an ’urry, but that un goes like an ’urricane, he do.”
Norval
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From this reading So saying, he whipped up Jaques and Ranulf under one arm, and Norval under the other, and bidding the guard hold on by his coat-tails, started off after the train.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His long legs went over the ground at a tremendous pace, and as they flew by, the people in the houses rushed out to behold the sight of a policeman running, for they are generally slow enough, as everybody knows.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading So saying, he whipped up Jaques and Ranulf under one arm, and Norval under the other, and bidding the guard hold on by his coat-tails, started off after the train.
offen
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From this reading One old ploughman scratched his head as they sped past, and muttered, “A’ve offen ’eard as how p’licemen’s never in an ’urry, but that un goes like an ’urricane, he do.”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading One old ploughman scratched his head as they sped past, and muttered, “A’ve offen ’eard as how p’licemen’s never in an ’urry, but that un goes like an ’urricane, he do.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So saying, he whipped up Jaques and Ranulf under one arm, and Norval under the other, and bidding the guard hold on by his coat-tails, started off after the train.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading So saying, he whipped up Jaques and Ranulf under one arm, and Norval under the other, and bidding the guard hold on by his coat-tails, started off after the train.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading So saying, he whipped up Jaques and Ranulf under one arm, and Norval under the other, and bidding the guard hold on by his coat-tails, started off after the train.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His long legs went over the ground at a tremendous pace, and as they flew by, the people in the houses rushed out to behold the sight of a policeman running, for they are generally slow enough, as everybody knows.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading His long legs went over the ground at a tremendous pace, and as they flew by, the people in the houses rushed out to behold the sight of a policeman running, for they are generally slow enough, as everybody knows.
p'licemen's
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From this reading One old ploughman scratched his head as they sped past, and muttered, “A’ve offen ’eard as how p’licemen’s never in an ’urry, but that un goes like an ’urricane, he do.”
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading His long legs went over the ground at a tremendous pace, and as they flew by, the people in the houses rushed out to behold the sight of a policeman running, for they are generally slow enough, as everybody knows.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading One old ploughman scratched his head as they sped past, and muttered, “A’ve offen ’eard as how p’licemen’s never in an ’urry, but that un goes like an ’urricane, he do.”
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading His long legs went over the ground at a tremendous pace, and as they flew by, the people in the houses rushed out to behold the sight of a policeman running, for they are generally slow enough, as everybody knows.
ploughmannoun
a man who plows
From this reading One old ploughman scratched his head as they sped past, and muttered, “A’ve offen ’eard as how p’licemen’s never in an ’urry, but that un goes like an ’urricane, he do.”
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading “Yes,” said another old man, “police rates are as slow as they’re heavy generally.”
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading His long legs went over the ground at a tremendous pace, and as they flew by, the people in the houses rushed out to behold the sight of a policeman running, for they are generally slow enough, as everybody knows.
Ranulf
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From this reading So saying, he whipped up Jaques and Ranulf under one arm, and Norval under the other, and bidding the guard hold on by his coat-tails, started off after the train.
ratesnounUS /reɪts/
a local tax on property (usually used in the plural)
From this reading “Yes,” said another old man, “police rates are as slow as they’re heavy generally.”
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading His long legs went over the ground at a tremendous pace, and as they flew by, the people in the houses rushed out to behold the sight of a policeman running, for they are generally slow enough, as everybody knows.
done under pressure
From this reading His long legs went over the ground at a tremendous pace, and as they flew by, the people in the houses rushed out to behold the sight of a policeman running, for they are generally slow enough, as everybody knows.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Yes,” said another old man, “police rates are as slow as they’re heavy generally.”
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading So saying, he whipped up Jaques and Ranulf under one arm, and Norval under the other, and bidding the guard hold on by his coat-tails, started off after the train.
scratchedverbUS /skrætʃt/
past form of “scratch” — cause friction
From this reading One old ploughman scratched his head as they sped past, and muttered, “A’ve offen ’eard as how p’licemen’s never in an ’urry, but that un goes like an ’urricane, he do.”
Sidenote
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From this reading [Sidenote: VAN DRIVING.]
an instance of visual perception
From this reading His long legs went over the ground at a tremendous pace, and as they flew by, the people in the houses rushed out to behold the sight of a policeman running, for they are generally slow enough, as everybody knows.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading His long legs went over the ground at a tremendous pace, and as they flew by, the people in the houses rushed out to behold the sight of a policeman running, for they are generally slow enough, as everybody knows.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So saying, he whipped up Jaques and Ranulf under one arm, and Norval under the other, and bidding the guard hold on by his coat-tails, started off after the train.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading One old ploughman scratched his head as they sped past, and muttered, “A’ve offen ’eard as how p’licemen’s never in an ’urry, but that un goes like an ’urricane, he do.”
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading So saying, he whipped up Jaques and Ranulf under one arm, and Norval under the other, and bidding the guard hold on by his coat-tails, started off after the train.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One old ploughman scratched his head as they sped past, and muttered, “A’ve offen ’eard as how p’licemen’s never in an ’urry, but that un goes like an ’urricane, he do.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So saying, he whipped up Jaques and Ranulf under one arm, and Norval under the other, and bidding the guard hold on by his coat-tails, started off after the train.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His long legs went over the ground at a tremendous pace, and as they flew by, the people in the houses rushed out to behold the sight of a policeman running, for they are generally slow enough, as everybody knows.
they're
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From this reading “Yes,” said another old man, “police rates are as slow as they’re heavy generally.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His long legs went over the ground at a tremendous pace, and as they flew by, the people in the houses rushed out to behold the sight of a policeman running, for they are generally slow enough, as everybody knows.
create by training and teaching
From this reading So saying, he whipped up Jaques and Ranulf under one arm, and Norval under the other, and bidding the guard hold on by his coat-tails, started off after the train.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading His long legs went over the ground at a tremendous pace, and as they flew by, the people in the houses rushed out to behold the sight of a policeman running, for they are generally slow enough, as everybody knows.
unnounUS /ʌn/
an organization of independent states formed in 1945 to promote international peace and security
From this reading One old ploughman scratched his head as they sped past, and muttered, “A’ve offen ’eard as how p’licemen’s never in an ’urry, but that un goes like an ’urricane, he do.”
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading So saying, he whipped up Jaques and Ranulf under one arm, and Norval under the other, and bidding the guard hold on by his coat-tails, started off after the train.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading So saying, he whipped up Jaques and Ranulf under one arm, and Norval under the other, and bidding the guard hold on by his coat-tails, started off after the train.
urricane
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From this reading One old ploughman scratched his head as they sped past, and muttered, “A’ve offen ’eard as how p’licemen’s never in an ’urry, but that un goes like an ’urricane, he do.”
urry
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From this reading One old ploughman scratched his head as they sped past, and muttered, “A’ve offen ’eard as how p’licemen’s never in an ’urry, but that un goes like an ’urricane, he do.”
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading [Sidenote: VAN DRIVING.]
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading His long legs went over the ground at a tremendous pace, and as they flew by, the people in the houses rushed out to behold the sight of a policeman running, for they are generally slow enough, as everybody knows.
whippedverbUS /wɪpt/
inflected form of “whip” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading So saying, he whipped up Jaques and Ranulf under one arm, and Norval under the other, and bidding the guard hold on by his coat-tails, started off after the train.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes,” said another old man, “police rates are as slow as they’re heavy generally.”
