used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I've just thought," said he, "that I've made a big blunder and I can't see how I can repair it."
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After Alice had taken her place on the back seat in the double sleigh, Quincy started to take his place on the front seat, beside 'Zekiel, but the latter motioned him to sit beside Alice, and Quincy did so without needing any urging.
Alice
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From this reading After Alice had taken her place on the back seat in the double sleigh, Quincy started to take his place on the front seat, beside 'Zekiel, but the latter motioned him to sit beside Alice, and Quincy did so without needing any urging.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "What's the matter?" asked 'Zekiel; and Alice turned an inquiring face towards Quincy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After Alice had taken her place on the back seat in the double sleigh, Quincy started to take his place on the front seat, beside 'Zekiel, but the latter motioned him to sit beside Alice, and Quincy did so without needing any urging.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading After Alice had taken her place on the back seat in the double sleigh, Quincy started to take his place on the front seat, beside 'Zekiel, but the latter motioned him to sit beside Alice, and Quincy did so without needing any urging.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As 'Zekiel took up the reins, Quincy leaned forward and touched him on the shoulder.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What's the matter?" asked 'Zekiel; and Alice turned an inquiring face towards Quincy.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading After Alice had taken her place on the back seat in the double sleigh, Quincy started to take his place on the front seat, beside 'Zekiel, but the latter motioned him to sit beside Alice, and Quincy did so without needing any urging.
next to; at the side of
From this reading After Alice had taken her place on the back seat in the double sleigh, Quincy started to take his place on the front seat, beside 'Zekiel, but the latter motioned him to sit beside Alice, and Quincy did so without needing any urging.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I've just thought," said he, "that I've made a big blunder and I can't see how I can repair it."
blunderverbUS /ˈblʌndər/
commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
From this reading "I've just thought," said he, "that I've made a big blunder and I can't see how I can repair it."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After Alice had taken her place on the back seat in the double sleigh, Quincy started to take his place on the front seat, beside 'Zekiel, but the latter motioned him to sit beside Alice, and Quincy did so without needing any urging.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I've just thought," said he, "that I've made a big blunder and I can't see how I can repair it."
can't
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From this reading "I've just thought," said he, "that I've made a big blunder and I can't see how I can repair it."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading After Alice had taken her place on the back seat in the double sleigh, Quincy started to take his place on the front seat, beside 'Zekiel, but the latter motioned him to sit beside Alice, and Quincy did so without needing any urging.
increase twofold
From this reading After Alice had taken her place on the back seat in the double sleigh, Quincy started to take his place on the front seat, beside 'Zekiel, but the latter motioned him to sit beside Alice, and Quincy did so without needing any urging.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "What's the matter?" asked 'Zekiel; and Alice turned an inquiring face towards Quincy.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading As 'Zekiel took up the reins, Quincy leaned forward and touched him on the shoulder.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading After Alice had taken her place on the back seat in the double sleigh, Quincy started to take his place on the front seat, beside 'Zekiel, but the latter motioned him to sit beside Alice, and Quincy did so without needing any urging.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After Alice had taken her place on the back seat in the double sleigh, Quincy started to take his place on the front seat, beside 'Zekiel, but the latter motioned him to sit beside Alice, and Quincy did so without needing any urging.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I've just thought," said he, "that I've made a big blunder and I can't see how I can repair it."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After Alice had taken her place on the back seat in the double sleigh, Quincy started to take his place on the front seat, beside 'Zekiel, but the latter motioned him to sit beside Alice, and Quincy did so without needing any urging.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After Alice had taken her place on the back seat in the double sleigh, Quincy started to take his place on the front seat, beside 'Zekiel, but the latter motioned him to sit beside Alice, and Quincy did so without needing any urging.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After Alice had taken her place on the back seat in the double sleigh, Quincy started to take his place on the front seat, beside 'Zekiel, but the latter motioned him to sit beside Alice, and Quincy did so without needing any urging.
how
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From this reading "I've just thought," said he, "that I've made a big blunder and I can't see how I can repair it."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I've just thought," said he, "that I've made a big blunder and I can't see how I can repair it."
I've
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From this reading "I've just thought," said he, "that I've made a big blunder and I can't see how I can repair it."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After Alice had taken her place on the back seat in the double sleigh, Quincy started to take his place on the front seat, beside 'Zekiel, but the latter motioned him to sit beside Alice, and Quincy did so without needing any urging.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading "What's the matter?" asked 'Zekiel; and Alice turned an inquiring face towards Quincy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I've just thought," said he, "that I've made a big blunder and I can't see how I can repair it."
and nothing more
From this reading "I've just thought," said he, "that I've made a big blunder and I can't see how I can repair it."
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading After Alice had taken her place on the back seat in the double sleigh, Quincy started to take his place on the front seat, beside 'Zekiel, but the latter motioned him to sit beside Alice, and Quincy did so without needing any urging.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading As 'Zekiel took up the reins, Quincy leaned forward and touched him on the shoulder.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "I've just thought," said he, "that I've made a big blunder and I can't see how I can repair it."
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "What's the matter?" asked 'Zekiel; and Alice turned an inquiring face towards Quincy.
motionedverbUS /ˈmoʊʃənd/
past form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading After Alice had taken her place on the back seat in the double sleigh, Quincy started to take his place on the front seat, beside 'Zekiel, but the latter motioned him to sit beside Alice, and Quincy did so without needing any urging.
needingverbUS /ˈniːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “need” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading After Alice had taken her place on the back seat in the double sleigh, Quincy started to take his place on the front seat, beside 'Zekiel, but the latter motioned him to sit beside Alice, and Quincy did so without needing any urging.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After Alice had taken her place on the back seat in the double sleigh, Quincy started to take his place on the front seat, beside 'Zekiel, but the latter motioned him to sit beside Alice, and Quincy did so without needing any urging.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE SURPRISE PARTY.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading After Alice had taken her place on the back seat in the double sleigh, Quincy started to take his place on the front seat, beside 'Zekiel, but the latter motioned him to sit beside Alice, and Quincy did so without needing any urging.
QuincynounUS /ˈkwɪnsi/
American patriot who presented the colonists' grievances to the English king (1744-1775)
From this reading After Alice had taken her place on the back seat in the double sleigh, Quincy started to take his place on the front seat, beside 'Zekiel, but the latter motioned him to sit beside Alice, and Quincy did so without needing any urging.
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading As 'Zekiel took up the reins, Quincy leaned forward and touched him on the shoulder.
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading "I've just thought," said he, "that I've made a big blunder and I can't see how I can repair it."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I've just thought," said he, "that I've made a big blunder and I can't see how I can repair it."
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading After Alice had taken her place on the back seat in the double sleigh, Quincy started to take his place on the front seat, beside 'Zekiel, but the latter motioned him to sit beside Alice, and Quincy did so without needing any urging.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I've just thought," said he, "that I've made a big blunder and I can't see how I can repair it."
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading As 'Zekiel took up the reins, Quincy leaned forward and touched him on the shoulder.
be seated
From this reading After Alice had taken her place on the back seat in the double sleigh, Quincy started to take his place on the front seat, beside 'Zekiel, but the latter motioned him to sit beside Alice, and Quincy did so without needing any urging.
sleighnounUS /sleɪ/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading After Alice had taken her place on the back seat in the double sleigh, Quincy started to take his place on the front seat, beside 'Zekiel, but the latter motioned him to sit beside Alice, and Quincy did so without needing any urging.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After Alice had taken her place on the back seat in the double sleigh, Quincy started to take his place on the front seat, beside 'Zekiel, but the latter motioned him to sit beside Alice, and Quincy did so without needing any urging.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading After Alice had taken her place on the back seat in the double sleigh, Quincy started to take his place on the front seat, beside 'Zekiel, but the latter motioned him to sit beside Alice, and Quincy did so without needing any urging.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading THE SURPRISE PARTY.
carry out
From this reading After Alice had taken her place on the back seat in the double sleigh, Quincy started to take his place on the front seat, beside 'Zekiel, but the latter motioned him to sit beside Alice, and Quincy did so without needing any urging.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading After Alice had taken her place on the back seat in the double sleigh, Quincy started to take his place on the front seat, beside 'Zekiel, but the latter motioned him to sit beside Alice, and Quincy did so without needing any urging.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I've just thought," said he, "that I've made a big blunder and I can't see how I can repair it."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SURPRISE PARTY.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I've just thought," said he, "that I've made a big blunder and I can't see how I can repair it."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After Alice had taken her place on the back seat in the double sleigh, Quincy started to take his place on the front seat, beside 'Zekiel, but the latter motioned him to sit beside Alice, and Quincy did so without needing any urging.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading As 'Zekiel took up the reins, Quincy leaned forward and touched him on the shoulder.
having come into contact
From this reading As 'Zekiel took up the reins, Quincy leaned forward and touched him on the shoulder.
in the direction of
From this reading "What's the matter?" asked 'Zekiel; and Alice turned an inquiring face towards Quincy.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "What's the matter?" asked 'Zekiel; and Alice turned an inquiring face towards Quincy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As 'Zekiel took up the reins, Quincy leaned forward and touched him on the shoulder.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading After Alice had taken her place on the back seat in the double sleigh, Quincy started to take his place on the front seat, beside 'Zekiel, but the latter motioned him to sit beside Alice, and Quincy did so without needing any urging.
What's
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From this reading "What's the matter?" asked 'Zekiel; and Alice turned an inquiring face towards Quincy.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading After Alice had taken her place on the back seat in the double sleigh, Quincy started to take his place on the front seat, beside 'Zekiel, but the latter motioned him to sit beside Alice, and Quincy did so without needing any urging.
Zekiel
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From this reading After Alice had taken her place on the back seat in the double sleigh, Quincy started to take his place on the front seat, beside 'Zekiel, but the latter motioned him to sit beside Alice, and Quincy did so without needing any urging.
