used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Do they ever take alike a startling piece of news, about their most important people?
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Do they ever take alike a startling piece of news, about their most important people?
equally
From this reading Do they ever take alike a startling piece of news, about their most important people?
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading If a stranger rides along the street, he is pretty sure to be stared at; but not with quite the same expression, as in the last village he came through.
in addition
From this reading When he has refreshed his memory with the map of England, let any man point out upon it, if he can deliberately, any two parishes he knows well, which he can also certify to be exactly like each other, in the character of their inhabitants.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When he has refreshed his memory with the map of England, let any man point out upon it, if he can deliberately, any two parishes he knows well, which he can also certify to be exactly like each other, in the character of their inhabitants.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If a stranger rides along the street, he is pretty sure to be stared at; but not with quite the same expression, as in the last village he came through.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If a stranger rides along the street, he is pretty sure to be stared at; but not with quite the same expression, as in the last village he came through.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Do they weigh in the same balance the discourses of the parson, the merits of those in authority, or the endeavours of the rich to help them?
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading Do they weigh in the same balance the discourses of the parson, the merits of those in authority, or the endeavours of the rich to help them?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When he has refreshed his memory with the map of England, let any man point out upon it, if he can deliberately, any two parishes he knows well, which he can also certify to be exactly like each other, in the character of their inhabitants.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading LITTLE BILLY.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If a stranger rides along the street, he is pretty sure to be stared at; but not with quite the same expression, as in the last village he came through.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading If a stranger rides along the street, he is pretty sure to be stared at; but not with quite the same expression, as in the last village he came through.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading When he has refreshed his memory with the map of England, let any man point out upon it, if he can deliberately, any two parishes he knows well, which he can also certify to be exactly like each other, in the character of their inhabitants.
certifyverbUS /ˈsɜːrtəfaɪ/
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading When he has refreshed his memory with the map of England, let any man point out upon it, if he can deliberately, any two parishes he knows well, which he can also certify to be exactly like each other, in the character of their inhabitants.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading When he has refreshed his memory with the map of England, let any man point out upon it, if he can deliberately, any two parishes he knows well, which he can also certify to be exactly like each other, in the character of their inhabitants.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading When he has refreshed his memory with the map of England, let any man point out upon it, if he can deliberately, any two parishes he knows well, which he can also certify to be exactly like each other, in the character of their inhabitants.
discoursesnounUS /dɪˈskɔːrsɪz/
plural of “discourse” — extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading Do they weigh in the same balance the discourses of the parson, the merits of those in authority, or the endeavours of the rich to help them?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do they ever take alike a startling piece of news, about their most important people?
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading When he has refreshed his memory with the map of England, let any man point out upon it, if he can deliberately, any two parishes he knows well, which he can also certify to be exactly like each other, in the character of their inhabitants.
endeavours
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From this reading Do they weigh in the same balance the discourses of the parson, the merits of those in authority, or the endeavours of the rich to help them?
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading When he has refreshed his memory with the map of England, let any man point out upon it, if he can deliberately, any two parishes he knows well, which he can also certify to be exactly like each other, in the character of their inhabitants.
at any time
From this reading Do they ever take alike a startling piece of news, about their most important people?
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading When he has refreshed his memory with the map of England, let any man point out upon it, if he can deliberately, any two parishes he knows well, which he can also certify to be exactly like each other, in the character of their inhabitants.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading If a stranger rides along the street, he is pretty sure to be stared at; but not with quite the same expression, as in the last village he came through.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When he has refreshed his memory with the map of England, let any man point out upon it, if he can deliberately, any two parishes he knows well, which he can also certify to be exactly like each other, in the character of their inhabitants.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he has refreshed his memory with the map of England, let any man point out upon it, if he can deliberately, any two parishes he knows well, which he can also certify to be exactly like each other, in the character of their inhabitants.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Do they weigh in the same balance the discourses of the parson, the merits of those in authority, or the endeavours of the rich to help them?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When he has refreshed his memory with the map of England, let any man point out upon it, if he can deliberately, any two parishes he knows well, which he can also certify to be exactly like each other, in the character of their inhabitants.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When he has refreshed his memory with the map of England, let any man point out upon it, if he can deliberately, any two parishes he knows well, which he can also certify to be exactly like each other, in the character of their inhabitants.
of great significance or value
From this reading Do they ever take alike a startling piece of news, about their most important people?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When he has refreshed his memory with the map of England, let any man point out upon it, if he can deliberately, any two parishes he knows well, which he can also certify to be exactly like each other, in the character of their inhabitants.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading When he has refreshed his memory with the map of England, let any man point out upon it, if he can deliberately, any two parishes he knows well, which he can also certify to be exactly like each other, in the character of their inhabitants.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If a stranger rides along the street, he is pretty sure to be stared at; but not with quite the same expression, as in the last village he came through.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When he has refreshed his memory with the map of England, let any man point out upon it, if he can deliberately, any two parishes he knows well, which he can also certify to be exactly like each other, in the character of their inhabitants.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading When he has refreshed his memory with the map of England, let any man point out upon it, if he can deliberately, any two parishes he knows well, which he can also certify to be exactly like each other, in the character of their inhabitants.
immediately past
From this reading If a stranger rides along the street, he is pretty sure to be stared at; but not with quite the same expression, as in the last village he came through.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading When he has refreshed his memory with the map of England, let any man point out upon it, if he can deliberately, any two parishes he knows well, which he can also certify to be exactly like each other, in the character of their inhabitants.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading When he has refreshed his memory with the map of England, let any man point out upon it, if he can deliberately, any two parishes he knows well, which he can also certify to be exactly like each other, in the character of their inhabitants.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading LITTLE BILLY.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When he has refreshed his memory with the map of England, let any man point out upon it, if he can deliberately, any two parishes he knows well, which he can also certify to be exactly like each other, in the character of their inhabitants.
mapverbUS /mæp/
make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading When he has refreshed his memory with the map of England, let any man point out upon it, if he can deliberately, any two parishes he knows well, which he can also certify to be exactly like each other, in the character of their inhabitants.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading When he has refreshed his memory with the map of England, let any man point out upon it, if he can deliberately, any two parishes he knows well, which he can also certify to be exactly like each other, in the character of their inhabitants.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading Do they weigh in the same balance the discourses of the parson, the merits of those in authority, or the endeavours of the rich to help them?
used to form the superlative
From this reading Do they ever take alike a startling piece of news, about their most important people?
information about recent and important events
From this reading Do they ever take alike a startling piece of news, about their most important people?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If a stranger rides along the street, he is pretty sure to be stared at; but not with quite the same expression, as in the last village he came through.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When he has refreshed his memory with the map of England, let any man point out upon it, if he can deliberately, any two parishes he knows well, which he can also certify to be exactly like each other, in the character of their inhabitants.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Do they weigh in the same balance the discourses of the parson, the merits of those in authority, or the endeavours of the rich to help them?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When he has refreshed his memory with the map of England, let any man point out upon it, if he can deliberately, any two parishes he knows well, which he can also certify to be exactly like each other, in the character of their inhabitants.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When he has refreshed his memory with the map of England, let any man point out upon it, if he can deliberately, any two parishes he knows well, which he can also certify to be exactly like each other, in the character of their inhabitants.
parishesnounUS /ˈpærɪʃɪz/
plural of “parish” — a local church community
From this reading When he has refreshed his memory with the map of England, let any man point out upon it, if he can deliberately, any two parishes he knows well, which he can also certify to be exactly like each other, in the character of their inhabitants.
parsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Do they weigh in the same balance the discourses of the parson, the merits of those in authority, or the endeavours of the rich to help them?
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Do they ever take alike a startling piece of news, about their most important people?
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Do they ever take alike a startling piece of news, about their most important people?
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading When he has refreshed his memory with the map of England, let any man point out upon it, if he can deliberately, any two parishes he knows well, which he can also certify to be exactly like each other, in the character of their inhabitants.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading If a stranger rides along the street, he is pretty sure to be stared at; but not with quite the same expression, as in the last village he came through.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading If a stranger rides along the street, he is pretty sure to be stared at; but not with quite the same expression, as in the last village he came through.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading When he has refreshed his memory with the map of England, let any man point out upon it, if he can deliberately, any two parishes he knows well, which he can also certify to be exactly like each other, in the character of their inhabitants.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Do they weigh in the same balance the discourses of the parson, the merits of those in authority, or the endeavours of the rich to help them?
ridesnounUS /raɪdz/
plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
From this reading If a stranger rides along the street, he is pretty sure to be stared at; but not with quite the same expression, as in the last village he came through.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Do they weigh in the same balance the discourses of the parson, the merits of those in authority, or the endeavours of the rich to help them?
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading If a stranger rides along the street, he is pretty sure to be stared at; but not with quite the same expression, as in the last village he came through.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading Do they ever take alike a startling piece of news, about their most important people?
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading If a stranger rides along the street, he is pretty sure to be stared at; but not with quite the same expression, as in the last village he came through.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading If a stranger rides along the street, he is pretty sure to be stared at; but not with quite the same expression, as in the last village he came through.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading If a stranger rides along the street, he is pretty sure to be stared at; but not with quite the same expression, as in the last village he came through.
carry out
From this reading Do they ever take alike a startling piece of news, about their most important people?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When he has refreshed his memory with the map of England, let any man point out upon it, if he can deliberately, any two parishes he knows well, which he can also certify to be exactly like each other, in the character of their inhabitants.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When he has refreshed his memory with the map of England, let any man point out upon it, if he can deliberately, any two parishes he knows well, which he can also certify to be exactly like each other, in the character of their inhabitants.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Do they weigh in the same balance the discourses of the parson, the merits of those in authority, or the endeavours of the rich to help them?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Do they ever take alike a startling piece of news, about their most important people?
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Do they weigh in the same balance the discourses of the parson, the merits of those in authority, or the endeavours of the rich to help them?
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading If a stranger rides along the street, he is pretty sure to be stared at; but not with quite the same expression, as in the last village he came through.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When he has refreshed his memory with the map of England, let any man point out upon it, if he can deliberately, any two parishes he knows well, which he can also certify to be exactly like each other, in the character of their inhabitants.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When he has refreshed his memory with the map of England, let any man point out upon it, if he can deliberately, any two parishes he knows well, which he can also certify to be exactly like each other, in the character of their inhabitants.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading When he has refreshed his memory with the map of England, let any man point out upon it, if he can deliberately, any two parishes he knows well, which he can also certify to be exactly like each other, in the character of their inhabitants.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading If a stranger rides along the street, he is pretty sure to be stared at; but not with quite the same expression, as in the last village he came through.
weighverbUS /weɪ/
have a certain weight
From this reading Do they weigh in the same balance the discourses of the parson, the merits of those in authority, or the endeavours of the rich to help them?
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading When he has refreshed his memory with the map of England, let any man point out upon it, if he can deliberately, any two parishes he knows well, which he can also certify to be exactly like each other, in the character of their inhabitants.
at the time that
From this reading When he has refreshed his memory with the map of England, let any man point out upon it, if he can deliberately, any two parishes he knows well, which he can also certify to be exactly like each other, in the character of their inhabitants.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When he has refreshed his memory with the map of England, let any man point out upon it, if he can deliberately, any two parishes he knows well, which he can also certify to be exactly like each other, in the character of their inhabitants.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When he has refreshed his memory with the map of England, let any man point out upon it, if he can deliberately, any two parishes he knows well, which he can also certify to be exactly like each other, in the character of their inhabitants.
