used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ivor never could loiter: not even on a fine morning in Berkshire; and even in his pacings up and down he would sometimes go at a furious rate and find himself perspiring--about nothing at all!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Ivor never could loiter: not even on a fine morning in Berkshire; and even in his pacings up and down he would sometimes go at a furious rate and find himself perspiring--about nothing at all!
(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 Ivor never could loiter: not even on a fine morning in Berkshire; and even in his pacings up and down he would sometimes go at a furious rate and find himself perspiring--about nothing at all!
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading But, of course, Turner did not need to call him; and Ivor was striding along the road to Hungerford by eight o’clock.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ivor didn’t, couldn’t, notice the country when there was anything on his mind: it was an inability, like that of those tiresome people who can _not_ appreciate poetry unless it’s read to them by some one they like.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But, of course, Turner did not need to call him; and Ivor was striding along the road to Hungerford by eight o’clock.
any thing at all
From this reading Ivor didn’t, couldn’t, notice the country when there was anything on his mind: it was an inability, like that of those tiresome people who can _not_ appreciate poetry unless it’s read to them by some one they like.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading Ivor didn’t, couldn’t, notice the country when there was anything on his mind: it was an inability, like that of those tiresome people who can _not_ appreciate poetry unless it’s read to them by some one they like.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ivor never could loiter: not even on a fine morning in Berkshire; and even in his pacings up and down he would sometimes go at a furious rate and find himself perspiring--about nothing at all!
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading A mountain would have to be an enormous mountain before Ivor, with anything on his mind, could become aware of it; and even then he would be more aware of it if there was a man on top of it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A mountain would have to be an enormous mountain before Ivor, with anything on his mind, could become aware of it; and even then he would be more aware of it if there was a man on top of it.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A mountain would have to be an enormous mountain before Ivor, with anything on his mind, could become aware of it; and even then he would be more aware of it if there was a man on top of it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had plenty of time in which to do the just over two miles before the train was due to leave, but his impatience needed swift movement.
BerkshirenounUS /ˈbɜːrkʃər/
a county in southern England
From this reading Ivor never could loiter: not even on a fine morning in Berkshire; and even in his pacings up and down he would sometimes go at a furious rate and find himself perspiring--about nothing at all!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, of course, Turner did not need to call him; and Ivor was striding along the road to Hungerford by eight o’clock.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But, of course, Turner did not need to call him; and Ivor was striding along the road to Hungerford by eight o’clock.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But, of course, Turner did not need to call him; and Ivor was striding along the road to Hungerford by eight o’clock.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Ivor didn’t, couldn’t, notice the country when there was anything on his mind: it was an inability, like that of those tiresome people who can _not_ appreciate poetry unless it’s read to them by some one they like.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Ivor never could loiter: not even on a fine morning in Berkshire; and even in his pacings up and down he would sometimes go at a furious rate and find himself perspiring--about nothing at all!
couldn't
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From this reading Ivor didn’t, couldn’t, notice the country when there was anything on his mind: it was an inability, like that of those tiresome people who can _not_ appreciate poetry unless it’s read to them by some one they like.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Ivor didn’t, couldn’t, notice the country when there was anything on his mind: it was an inability, like that of those tiresome people who can _not_ appreciate poetry unless it’s read to them by some one they like.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading But, of course, Turner did not need to call him; and Ivor was striding along the road to Hungerford by eight o’clock.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But, of course, Turner did not need to call him; and Ivor was striding along the road to Hungerford by eight o’clock.
didn't
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From this reading Ivor didn’t, couldn’t, notice the country when there was anything on his mind: it was an inability, like that of those tiresome people who can _not_ appreciate poetry unless it’s read to them by some one they like.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He had plenty of time in which to do the just over two miles before the train was due to leave, but his impatience needed swift movement.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Ivor never could loiter: not even on a fine morning in Berkshire; and even in his pacings up and down he would sometimes go at a furious rate and find himself perspiring--about nothing at all!
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading He had plenty of time in which to do the just over two miles before the train was due to leave, but his impatience needed swift movement.
being one more than seven
From this reading But, of course, Turner did not need to call him; and Ivor was striding along the road to Hungerford by eight o’clock.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading A mountain would have to be an enormous mountain before Ivor, with anything on his mind, could become aware of it; and even then he would be more aware of it if there was a man on top of it.
divisible by two
From this reading Ivor never could loiter: not even on a fine morning in Berkshire; and even in his pacings up and down he would sometimes go at a furious rate and find himself perspiring--about nothing at all!
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Ivor never could loiter: not even on a fine morning in Berkshire; and even in his pacings up and down he would sometimes go at a furious rate and find himself perspiring--about nothing at all!
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Ivor never could loiter: not even on a fine morning in Berkshire; and even in his pacings up and down he would sometimes go at a furious rate and find himself perspiring--about nothing at all!
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Ivor never could loiter: not even on a fine morning in Berkshire; and even in his pacings up and down he would sometimes go at a furious rate and find himself perspiring--about nothing at all!
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Ivor never could loiter: not even on a fine morning in Berkshire; and even in his pacings up and down he would sometimes go at a furious rate and find himself perspiring--about nothing at all!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had plenty of time in which to do the just over two miles before the train was due to leave, but his impatience needed swift movement.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A mountain would have to be an enormous mountain before Ivor, with anything on his mind, could become aware of it; and even then he would be more aware of it if there was a man on top of it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had plenty of time in which to do the just over two miles before the train was due to leave, but his impatience needed swift movement.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But, of course, Turner did not need to call him; and Ivor was striding along the road to Hungerford by eight o’clock.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Ivor never could loiter: not even on a fine morning in Berkshire; and even in his pacings up and down he would sometimes go at a furious rate and find himself perspiring--about nothing at all!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had plenty of time in which to do the just over two miles before the train was due to leave, but his impatience needed swift movement.
Hungerford
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From this reading But, of course, Turner did not need to call him; and Ivor was striding along the road to Hungerford by eight o’clock.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A mountain would have to be an enormous mountain before Ivor, with anything on his mind, could become aware of it; and even then he would be more aware of it if there was a man on top of it.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading He had plenty of time in which to do the just over two miles before the train was due to leave, but his impatience needed swift movement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had plenty of time in which to do the just over two miles before the train was due to leave, but his impatience needed swift movement.
inabilitynounUS /ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti/
lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something
From this reading Ivor didn’t, couldn’t, notice the country when there was anything on his mind: it was an inability, like that of those tiresome people who can _not_ appreciate poetry unless it’s read to them by some one they like.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ivor didn’t, couldn’t, notice the country when there was anything on his mind: it was an inability, like that of those tiresome people who can _not_ appreciate poetry unless it’s read to them by some one they like.
it's
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From this reading Ivor didn’t, couldn’t, notice the country when there was anything on his mind: it was an inability, like that of those tiresome people who can _not_ appreciate poetry unless it’s read to them by some one they like.
Ivor
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From this reading But, of course, Turner did not need to call him; and Ivor was striding along the road to Hungerford by eight o’clock.
and nothing more
From this reading He had plenty of time in which to do the just over two miles before the train was due to leave, but his impatience needed swift movement.
go away from a place
From this reading He had plenty of time in which to do the just over two miles before the train was due to leave, but his impatience needed swift movement.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Ivor didn’t, couldn’t, notice the country when there was anything on his mind: it was an inability, like that of those tiresome people who can _not_ appreciate poetry unless it’s read to them by some one they like.
loiterverbUS /ˈlɔɪtər/
be about
From this reading Ivor never could loiter: not even on a fine morning in Berkshire; and even in his pacings up and down he would sometimes go at a furious rate and find himself perspiring--about nothing at all!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A mountain would have to be an enormous mountain before Ivor, with anything on his mind, could become aware of it; and even then he would be more aware of it if there was a man on top of it.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading He had plenty of time in which to do the just over two miles before the train was due to leave, but his impatience needed swift movement.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Ivor didn’t, couldn’t, notice the country when there was anything on his mind: it was an inability, like that of those tiresome people who can _not_ appreciate poetry unless it’s read to them by some one they like.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A mountain would have to be an enormous mountain before Ivor, with anything on his mind, could become aware of it; and even then he would be more aware of it if there was a man on top of it.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Ivor never could loiter: not even on a fine morning in Berkshire; and even in his pacings up and down he would sometimes go at a furious rate and find himself perspiring--about nothing at all!
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading A mountain would have to be an enormous mountain before Ivor, with anything on his mind, could become aware of it; and even then he would be more aware of it if there was a man on top of it.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading He had plenty of time in which to do the just over two miles before the train was due to leave, but his impatience needed swift movement.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading But, of course, Turner did not need to call him; and Ivor was striding along the road to Hungerford by eight o’clock.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He had plenty of time in which to do the just over two miles before the train was due to leave, but his impatience needed swift movement.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Ivor never could loiter: not even on a fine morning in Berkshire; and even in his pacings up and down he would sometimes go at a furious rate and find himself perspiring--about nothing at all!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But, of course, Turner did not need to call him; and Ivor was striding along the road to Hungerford by eight o’clock.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Ivor never could loiter: not even on a fine morning in Berkshire; and even in his pacings up and down he would sometimes go at a furious rate and find himself perspiring--about nothing at all!
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Ivor didn’t, couldn’t, notice the country when there was anything on his mind: it was an inability, like that of those tiresome people who can _not_ appreciate poetry unless it’s read to them by some one they like.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading But, of course, Turner did not need to call him; and Ivor was striding along the road to Hungerford by eight o’clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But, of course, Turner did not need to call him; and Ivor was striding along the road to Hungerford by eight o’clock.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ivor never could loiter: not even on a fine morning in Berkshire; and even in his pacings up and down he would sometimes go at a furious rate and find himself perspiring--about nothing at all!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Ivor didn’t, couldn’t, notice the country when there was anything on his mind: it was an inability, like that of those tiresome people who can _not_ appreciate poetry unless it’s read to them by some one they like.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He had plenty of time in which to do the just over two miles before the train was due to leave, but his impatience needed swift movement.
pacings
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From this reading Ivor never could loiter: not even on a fine morning in Berkshire; and even in his pacings up and down he would sometimes go at a furious rate and find himself perspiring--about nothing at all!
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Ivor didn’t, couldn’t, notice the country when there was anything on his mind: it was an inability, like that of those tiresome people who can _not_ appreciate poetry unless it’s read to them by some one they like.
perspiringverbUS /pərˈspaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “perspire” — excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin
From this reading Ivor never could loiter: not even on a fine morning in Berkshire; and even in his pacings up and down he would sometimes go at a furious rate and find himself perspiring--about nothing at all!
a full supply
From this reading He had plenty of time in which to do the just over two miles before the train was due to leave, but his impatience needed swift movement.
literature in metrical form
From this reading Ivor didn’t, couldn’t, notice the country when there was anything on his mind: it was an inability, like that of those tiresome people who can _not_ appreciate poetry unless it’s read to them by some one they like.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading Ivor never could loiter: not even on a fine morning in Berkshire; and even in his pacings up and down he would sometimes go at a furious rate and find himself perspiring--about nothing at all!
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Ivor didn’t, couldn’t, notice the country when there was anything on his mind: it was an inability, like that of those tiresome people who can _not_ appreciate poetry unless it’s read to them by some one they like.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading But, of course, Turner did not need to call him; and Ivor was striding along the road to Hungerford by eight o’clock.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Ivor didn’t, couldn’t, notice the country when there was anything on his mind: it was an inability, like that of those tiresome people who can _not_ appreciate poetry unless it’s read to them by some one they like.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Ivor never could loiter: not even on a fine morning in Berkshire; and even in his pacings up and down he would sometimes go at a furious rate and find himself perspiring--about nothing at all!
stridingverbUS /ˈstraɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading But, of course, Turner did not need to call him; and Ivor was striding along the road to Hungerford by eight o’clock.
moving very fast
From this reading He had plenty of time in which to do the just over two miles before the train was due to leave, but his impatience needed swift movement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ivor didn’t, couldn’t, notice the country when there was anything on his mind: it was an inability, like that of those tiresome people who can _not_ appreciate poetry unless it’s read to them by some one they like.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But, of course, Turner did not need to call him; and Ivor was striding along the road to Hungerford by eight o’clock.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Ivor didn’t, couldn’t, notice the country when there was anything on his mind: it was an inability, like that of those tiresome people who can _not_ appreciate poetry unless it’s read to them by some one they like.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A mountain would have to be an enormous mountain before Ivor, with anything on his mind, could become aware of it; and even then he would be more aware of it if there was a man on top of it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Ivor didn’t, couldn’t, notice the country when there was anything on his mind: it was an inability, like that of those tiresome people who can _not_ appreciate poetry unless it’s read to them by some one they like.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ivor didn’t, couldn’t, notice the country when there was anything on his mind: it was an inability, like that of those tiresome people who can _not_ appreciate poetry unless it’s read to them by some one they like.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Ivor didn’t, couldn’t, notice the country when there was anything on his mind: it was an inability, like that of those tiresome people who can _not_ appreciate poetry unless it’s read to them by some one they like.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had plenty of time in which to do the just over two miles before the train was due to leave, but his impatience needed swift movement.
tiresomeadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərsəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading Ivor didn’t, couldn’t, notice the country when there was anything on his mind: it was an inability, like that of those tiresome people who can _not_ appreciate poetry unless it’s read to them by some one they like.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But, of course, Turner did not need to call him; and Ivor was striding along the road to Hungerford by eight o’clock.
the upper part of anything
From this reading A mountain would have to be an enormous mountain before Ivor, with anything on his mind, could become aware of it; and even then he would be more aware of it if there was a man on top of it.
create by training and teaching
From this reading He had plenty of time in which to do the just over two miles before the train was due to leave, but his impatience needed swift movement.
TurnernounUS /ˈtɜːrnər/
United States slave and insurrectionist who in 1831 led a rebellion of slaves in Virginia; he was captured and executed (1800-1831)
From this reading But, of course, Turner did not need to call him; and Ivor was striding along the road to Hungerford by eight o’clock.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He had plenty of time in which to do the just over two miles before the train was due to leave, but his impatience needed swift movement.
except if; if not
From this reading Ivor didn’t, couldn’t, notice the country when there was anything on his mind: it was an inability, like that of those tiresome people who can _not_ appreciate poetry unless it’s read to them by some one they like.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Ivor never could loiter: not even on a fine morning in Berkshire; and even in his pacings up and down he would sometimes go at a furious rate and find himself perspiring--about nothing at all!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, of course, Turner did not need to call him; and Ivor was striding along the road to Hungerford by eight o’clock.
at the time that
From this reading Ivor didn’t, couldn’t, notice the country when there was anything on his mind: it was an inability, like that of those tiresome people who can _not_ appreciate poetry unless it’s read to them by some one they like.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had plenty of time in which to do the just over two miles before the train was due to leave, but his impatience needed swift movement.
which person or people
From this reading Ivor didn’t, couldn’t, notice the country when there was anything on his mind: it was an inability, like that of those tiresome people who can _not_ appreciate poetry unless it’s read to them by some one they like.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A mountain would have to be an enormous mountain before Ivor, with anything on his mind, could become aware of it; and even then he would be more aware of it if there was a man on top of it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Ivor never could loiter: not even on a fine morning in Berkshire; and even in his pacings up and down he would sometimes go at a furious rate and find himself perspiring--about nothing at all!
