used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I do not take a coach every day; it would be setting a bad example.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Owen thought he should have great difficulty in finding his way through all those streets, but he made no remark on the subject, determining to note the turnings as carefully as he could, should he accompany Mr Fluke the next morning back to Wapping.
(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 Owen thought he should have great difficulty in finding his way through all those streets, but he made no remark on the subject, determining to note the turnings as carefully as he could, should he accompany Mr Fluke the next morning back to Wapping.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I never yet drove up to the counting-house, nor drove away in one, since I became a partner of old Paul Kelson, and he, it is my belief, never got into one in his life, until he was taken home in a fit just before his death."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Owen thought he should have great difficulty in finding his way through all those streets, but he made no remark on the subject, determining to note the turnings as carefully as he could, should he accompany Mr Fluke the next morning back to Wapping.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I never yet drove up to the counting-house, nor drove away in one, since I became a partner of old Paul Kelson, and he, it is my belief, never got into one in his life, until he was taken home in a fit just before his death."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Owen thought he should have great difficulty in finding his way through all those streets, but he made no remark on the subject, determining to note the turnings as carefully as he could, should he accompany Mr Fluke the next morning back to Wapping.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "I do not take a coach every day; it would be setting a bad example.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I do not take a coach every day; it would be setting a bad example.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I never yet drove up to the counting-house, nor drove away in one, since I became a partner of old Paul Kelson, and he, it is my belief, never got into one in his life, until he was taken home in a fit just before his death."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I never yet drove up to the counting-house, nor drove away in one, since I became a partner of old Paul Kelson, and he, it is my belief, never got into one in his life, until he was taken home in a fit just before his death."
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading I never yet drove up to the counting-house, nor drove away in one, since I became a partner of old Paul Kelson, and he, it is my belief, never got into one in his life, until he was taken home in a fit just before his death."
a youthful male person
From this reading "You must learn to find your way on foot, boy," said Mr Fluke.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Owen thought he should have great difficulty in finding his way through all those streets, but he made no remark on the subject, determining to note the turnings as carefully as he could, should he accompany Mr Fluke the next morning back to Wapping.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Owen thought he should have great difficulty in finding his way through all those streets, but he made no remark on the subject, determining to note the turnings as carefully as he could, should he accompany Mr Fluke the next morning back to Wapping.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading "I do not take a coach every day; it would be setting a bad example.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Owen thought he should have great difficulty in finding his way through all those streets, but he made no remark on the subject, determining to note the turnings as carefully as he could, should he accompany Mr Fluke the next morning back to Wapping.
counting-house
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From this reading I never yet drove up to the counting-house, nor drove away in one, since I became a partner of old Paul Kelson, and he, it is my belief, never got into one in his life, until he was taken home in a fit just before his death."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "I do not take a coach every day; it would be setting a bad example.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading I never yet drove up to the counting-house, nor drove away in one, since I became a partner of old Paul Kelson, and he, it is my belief, never got into one in his life, until he was taken home in a fit just before his death."
determiningadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənɪŋ/
having the power or quality of deciding
From this reading Owen thought he should have great difficulty in finding his way through all those streets, but he made no remark on the subject, determining to note the turnings as carefully as he could, should he accompany Mr Fluke the next morning back to Wapping.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Owen thought he should have great difficulty in finding his way through all those streets, but he made no remark on the subject, determining to note the turnings as carefully as he could, should he accompany Mr Fluke the next morning back to Wapping.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I do not take a coach every day; it would be setting a bad example.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading I never yet drove up to the counting-house, nor drove away in one, since I became a partner of old Paul Kelson, and he, it is my belief, never got into one in his life, until he was taken home in a fit just before his death."
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "I do not take a coach every day; it would be setting a bad example.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The coach drove on and on; Mr Fluke was evidently not given to loquacity, and Owen had plenty of time to indulge in his own reflections.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading "I do not take a coach every day; it would be setting a bad example.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "You must learn to find your way on foot, boy," said Mr Fluke.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Owen thought he should have great difficulty in finding his way through all those streets, but he made no remark on the subject, determining to note the turnings as carefully as he could, should he accompany Mr Fluke the next morning back to Wapping.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading I never yet drove up to the counting-house, nor drove away in one, since I became a partner of old Paul Kelson, and he, it is my belief, never got into one in his life, until he was taken home in a fit just before his death."
FlukenounUS /fluːk/
a stroke of luck
From this reading "You must learn to find your way on foot, boy," said Mr Fluke.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "You must learn to find your way on foot, boy," said Mr Fluke.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The coach drove on and on; Mr Fluke was evidently not given to loquacity, and Owen had plenty of time to indulge in his own reflections.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I never yet drove up to the counting-house, nor drove away in one, since I became a partner of old Paul Kelson, and he, it is my belief, never got into one in his life, until he was taken home in a fit just before his death."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Owen thought he should have great difficulty in finding his way through all those streets, but he made no remark on the subject, determining to note the turnings as carefully as he could, should he accompany Mr Fluke the next morning back to Wapping.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The coach drove on and on; Mr Fluke was evidently not given to loquacity, and Owen had plenty of time to indulge in his own reflections.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Owen thought he should have great difficulty in finding his way through all those streets, but he made no remark on the subject, determining to note the turnings as carefully as he could, should he accompany Mr Fluke the next morning back to Wapping.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I never yet drove up to the counting-house, nor drove away in one, since I became a partner of old Paul Kelson, and he, it is my belief, never got into one in his life, until he was taken home in a fit just before his death."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I never yet drove up to the counting-house, nor drove away in one, since I became a partner of old Paul Kelson, and he, it is my belief, never got into one in his life, until he was taken home in a fit just before his death."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I never yet drove up to the counting-house, nor drove away in one, since I became a partner of old Paul Kelson, and he, it is my belief, never got into one in his life, until he was taken home in a fit just before his death."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I do not take a coach every day; it would be setting a bad example.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I never yet drove up to the counting-house, nor drove away in one, since I became a partner of old Paul Kelson, and he, it is my belief, never got into one in his life, until he was taken home in a fit just before his death."
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading The coach drove on and on; Mr Fluke was evidently not given to loquacity, and Owen had plenty of time to indulge in his own reflections.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I never yet drove up to the counting-house, nor drove away in one, since I became a partner of old Paul Kelson, and he, it is my belief, never got into one in his life, until he was taken home in a fit just before his death."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I never yet drove up to the counting-house, nor drove away in one, since I became a partner of old Paul Kelson, and he, it is my belief, never got into one in his life, until he was taken home in a fit just before his death."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I do not take a coach every day; it would be setting a bad example.
and nothing more
From this reading I never yet drove up to the counting-house, nor drove away in one, since I became a partner of old Paul Kelson, and he, it is my belief, never got into one in his life, until he was taken home in a fit just before his death."
Kelson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I never yet drove up to the counting-house, nor drove away in one, since I became a partner of old Paul Kelson, and he, it is my belief, never got into one in his life, until he was taken home in a fit just before his death."
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading "You must learn to find your way on foot, boy," said Mr Fluke.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I never yet drove up to the counting-house, nor drove away in one, since I became a partner of old Paul Kelson, and he, it is my belief, never got into one in his life, until he was taken home in a fit just before his death."
loquacitynoun
the quality of being wordy and talkative
From this reading The coach drove on and on; Mr Fluke was evidently not given to loquacity, and Owen had plenty of time to indulge in his own reflections.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Owen thought he should have great difficulty in finding his way through all those streets, but he made no remark on the subject, determining to note the turnings as carefully as he could, should he accompany Mr Fluke the next morning back to Wapping.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Owen thought he should have great difficulty in finding his way through all those streets, but he made no remark on the subject, determining to note the turnings as carefully as he could, should he accompany Mr Fluke the next morning back to Wapping.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "You must learn to find your way on foot, boy," said Mr Fluke.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "You must learn to find your way on foot, boy," said Mr Fluke.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I never yet drove up to the counting-house, nor drove away in one, since I became a partner of old Paul Kelson, and he, it is my belief, never got into one in his life, until he was taken home in a fit just before his death."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I never yet drove up to the counting-house, nor drove away in one, since I became a partner of old Paul Kelson, and he, it is my belief, never got into one in his life, until he was taken home in a fit just before his death."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Owen thought he should have great difficulty in finding his way through all those streets, but he made no remark on the subject, determining to note the turnings as carefully as he could, should he accompany Mr Fluke the next morning back to Wapping.
not any; not one
From this reading Owen thought he should have great difficulty in finding his way through all those streets, but he made no remark on the subject, determining to note the turnings as carefully as he could, should he accompany Mr Fluke the next morning back to Wapping.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading I never yet drove up to the counting-house, nor drove away in one, since I became a partner of old Paul Kelson, and he, it is my belief, never got into one in his life, until he was taken home in a fit just before his death."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I do not take a coach every day; it would be setting a bad example.
a brief written record
From this reading Owen thought he should have great difficulty in finding his way through all those streets, but he made no remark on the subject, determining to note the turnings as carefully as he could, should he accompany Mr Fluke the next morning back to Wapping.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I never yet drove up to the counting-house, nor drove away in one, since I became a partner of old Paul Kelson, and he, it is my belief, never got into one in his life, until he was taken home in a fit just before his death."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I never yet drove up to the counting-house, nor drove away in one, since I became a partner of old Paul Kelson, and he, it is my belief, never got into one in his life, until he was taken home in a fit just before his death."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "You must learn to find your way on foot, boy," said Mr Fluke.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I never yet drove up to the counting-house, nor drove away in one, since I became a partner of old Paul Kelson, and he, it is my belief, never got into one in his life, until he was taken home in a fit just before his death."
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading Owen thought he should have great difficulty in finding his way through all those streets, but he made no remark on the subject, determining to note the turnings as carefully as he could, should he accompany Mr Fluke the next morning back to Wapping.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The coach drove on and on; Mr Fluke was evidently not given to loquacity, and Owen had plenty of time to indulge in his own reflections.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading I never yet drove up to the counting-house, nor drove away in one, since I became a partner of old Paul Kelson, and he, it is my belief, never got into one in his life, until he was taken home in a fit just before his death."
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading I never yet drove up to the counting-house, nor drove away in one, since I became a partner of old Paul Kelson, and he, it is my belief, never got into one in his life, until he was taken home in a fit just before his death."
a full supply
From this reading The coach drove on and on; Mr Fluke was evidently not given to loquacity, and Owen had plenty of time to indulge in his own reflections.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading The coach drove on and on; Mr Fluke was evidently not given to loquacity, and Owen had plenty of time to indulge in his own reflections.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Owen thought he should have great difficulty in finding his way through all those streets, but he made no remark on the subject, determining to note the turnings as carefully as he could, should he accompany Mr Fluke the next morning back to Wapping.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You must learn to find your way on foot, boy," said Mr Fluke.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading "I do not take a coach every day; it would be setting a bad example.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Owen thought he should have great difficulty in finding his way through all those streets, but he made no remark on the subject, determining to note the turnings as carefully as he could, should he accompany Mr Fluke the next morning back to Wapping.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I never yet drove up to the counting-house, nor drove away in one, since I became a partner of old Paul Kelson, and he, it is my belief, never got into one in his life, until he was taken home in a fit just before his death."
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Owen thought he should have great difficulty in finding his way through all those streets, but he made no remark on the subject, determining to note the turnings as carefully as he could, should he accompany Mr Fluke the next morning back to Wapping.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Owen thought he should have great difficulty in finding his way through all those streets, but he made no remark on the subject, determining to note the turnings as carefully as he could, should he accompany Mr Fluke the next morning back to Wapping.
carry out
From this reading "I do not take a coach every day; it would be setting a bad example.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading I never yet drove up to the counting-house, nor drove away in one, since I became a partner of old Paul Kelson, and he, it is my belief, never got into one in his life, until he was taken home in a fit just before his death."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I never yet drove up to the counting-house, nor drove away in one, since I became a partner of old Paul Kelson, and he, it is my belief, never got into one in his life, until he was taken home in a fit just before his death."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Owen thought he should have great difficulty in finding his way through all those streets, but he made no remark on the subject, determining to note the turnings as carefully as he could, should he accompany Mr Fluke the next morning back to Wapping.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Owen thought he should have great difficulty in finding his way through all those streets, but he made no remark on the subject, determining to note the turnings as carefully as he could, should he accompany Mr Fluke the next morning back to Wapping.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Owen thought he should have great difficulty in finding his way through all those streets, but he made no remark on the subject, determining to note the turnings as carefully as he could, should he accompany Mr Fluke the next morning back to Wapping.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The coach drove on and on; Mr Fluke was evidently not given to loquacity, and Owen had plenty of time to indulge in his own reflections.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You must learn to find your way on foot, boy," said Mr Fluke.
turnings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Owen thought he should have great difficulty in finding his way through all those streets, but he made no remark on the subject, determining to note the turnings as carefully as he could, should he accompany Mr Fluke the next morning back to Wapping.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I never yet drove up to the counting-house, nor drove away in one, since I became a partner of old Paul Kelson, and he, it is my belief, never got into one in his life, until he was taken home in a fit just before his death."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I never yet drove up to the counting-house, nor drove away in one, since I became a partner of old Paul Kelson, and he, it is my belief, never got into one in his life, until he was taken home in a fit just before his death."
Wapping
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Owen thought he should have great difficulty in finding his way through all those streets, but he made no remark on the subject, determining to note the turnings as carefully as he could, should he accompany Mr Fluke the next morning back to Wapping.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I never yet drove up to the counting-house, nor drove away in one, since I became a partner of old Paul Kelson, and he, it is my belief, never got into one in his life, until he was taken home in a fit just before his death."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "You must learn to find your way on foot, boy," said Mr Fluke.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I do not take a coach every day; it would be setting a bad example.
but in spite of that
From this reading I never yet drove up to the counting-house, nor drove away in one, since I became a partner of old Paul Kelson, and he, it is my belief, never got into one in his life, until he was taken home in a fit just before his death."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You must learn to find your way on foot, boy," said Mr Fluke.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You must learn to find your way on foot, boy," said Mr Fluke.
