used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not his way to wait for a hat in any emergency, but he did not leave sagacity behind him when he swung himself into the already moving car that had come for him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was quite natural that Grace Kendall should have gone to see a sick pupil after Sunday school.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It was not natural that any pupil would have lived out as far as Lamb’s Tavern; yet there were a hundred and one ways she might have gone there against her plans.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It was not his way to wait for a hat in any emergency, but he did not leave sagacity behind him when he swung himself into the already moving car that had come for him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He could think on the way, and he was taking no chances.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was not his way to wait for a hat in any emergency, but he did not leave sagacity behind him when he swung himself into the already moving car that had come for him.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Carey had lost no time when he read that note of appeal signed “Grace.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was not natural that any pupil would have lived out as far as Lamb’s Tavern; yet there were a hundred and one ways she might have gone there against her plans.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading It was not his way to wait for a hat in any emergency, but he did not leave sagacity behind him when he swung himself into the already moving car that had come for him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not his way to wait for a hat in any emergency, but he did not leave sagacity behind him when he swung himself into the already moving car that had come for him.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading It was not his way to wait for a hat in any emergency, but he did not leave sagacity behind him when he swung himself into the already moving car that had come for him.
Carey
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From this reading Carey had lost no time when he read that note of appeal signed “Grace.”
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He could think on the way, and he was taking no chances.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was not his way to wait for a hat in any emergency, but he did not leave sagacity behind him when he swung himself into the already moving car that had come for him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could think on the way, and he was taking no chances.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was not his way to wait for a hat in any emergency, but he did not leave sagacity behind him when he swung himself into the already moving car that had come for him.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading It was not his way to wait for a hat in any emergency, but he did not leave sagacity behind him when he swung himself into the already moving car that had come for him.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It was not natural that any pupil would have lived out as far as Lamb’s Tavern; yet there were a hundred and one ways she might have gone there against her plans.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not his way to wait for a hat in any emergency, but he did not leave sagacity behind him when he swung himself into the already moving car that had come for him.
destroyed or killed
From this reading It was quite natural that Grace Kendall should have gone to see a sick pupil after Sunday school.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Carey had lost no time when he read that note of appeal signed “Grace.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Carey had lost no time when he read that note of appeal signed “Grace.”
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading It was not his way to wait for a hat in any emergency, but he did not leave sagacity behind him when he swung himself into the already moving car that had come for him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was quite natural that Grace Kendall should have gone to see a sick pupil after Sunday school.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Carey had lost no time when he read that note of appeal signed “Grace.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not natural that any pupil would have lived out as far as Lamb’s Tavern; yet there were a hundred and one ways she might have gone there against her plans.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was not his way to wait for a hat in any emergency, but he did not leave sagacity behind him when he swung himself into the already moving car that had come for him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was not his way to wait for a hat in any emergency, but he did not leave sagacity behind him when he swung himself into the already moving car that had come for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not his way to wait for a hat in any emergency, but he did not leave sagacity behind him when he swung himself into the already moving car that had come for him.
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From this reading It was not natural that any pupil would have lived out as far as Lamb’s Tavern; yet there were a hundred and one ways she might have gone there against her plans.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was not his way to wait for a hat in any emergency, but he did not leave sagacity behind him when he swung himself into the already moving car that had come for him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was not his way to wait for a hat in any emergency, but he did not leave sagacity behind him when he swung himself into the already moving car that had come for him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not his way to wait for a hat in any emergency, but he did not leave sagacity behind him when he swung himself into the already moving car that had come for him.
KendallnounUS /ˈkendəl/
United States biochemist who discovered cortisone (1886-1972)
From this reading It was quite natural that Grace Kendall should have gone to see a sick pupil after Sunday school.
Lamb'snounUS /læmz/
possessive form of “lamb” — young sheep
From this reading It was not natural that any pupil would have lived out as far as Lamb’s Tavern; yet there were a hundred and one ways she might have gone there against her plans.
go away from a place
From this reading It was not his way to wait for a hat in any emergency, but he did not leave sagacity behind him when he swung himself into the already moving car that had come for him.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading It was not natural that any pupil would have lived out as far as Lamb’s Tavern; yet there were a hundred and one ways she might have gone there against her plans.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Carey had lost no time when he read that note of appeal signed “Grace.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was not natural that any pupil would have lived out as far as Lamb’s Tavern; yet there were a hundred and one ways she might have gone there against her plans.
in motion
From this reading It was not his way to wait for a hat in any emergency, but he did not leave sagacity behind him when he swung himself into the already moving car that had come for him.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading It was quite natural that Grace Kendall should have gone to see a sick pupil after Sunday school.
not any; not one
From this reading Carey had lost no time when he read that note of appeal signed “Grace.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not his way to wait for a hat in any emergency, but he did not leave sagacity behind him when he swung himself into the already moving car that had come for him.
a brief written record
From this reading Carey had lost no time when he read that note of appeal signed “Grace.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Carey had lost no time when he read that note of appeal signed “Grace.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He could think on the way, and he was taking no chances.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was not natural that any pupil would have lived out as far as Lamb’s Tavern; yet there were a hundred and one ways she might have gone there against her plans.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was not natural that any pupil would have lived out as far as Lamb’s Tavern; yet there were a hundred and one ways she might have gone there against her plans.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading It was not natural that any pupil would have lived out as far as Lamb’s Tavern; yet there were a hundred and one ways she might have gone there against her plans.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading It was quite natural that Grace Kendall should have gone to see a sick pupil after Sunday school.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite natural that Grace Kendall should have gone to see a sick pupil after Sunday school.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Carey had lost no time when he read that note of appeal signed “Grace.”
sagacitynounUS /səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/
The quality of being sagacious; keen wisdom and sound judgment. (Sự minh triết, sự sáng suốt.)
From this reading It was not his way to wait for a hat in any emergency, but he did not leave sagacity behind him when he swung himself into the already moving car that had come for him.
an educational institution
From this reading It was quite natural that Grace Kendall should have gone to see a sick pupil after Sunday school.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was quite natural that Grace Kendall should have gone to see a sick pupil after Sunday school.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not natural that any pupil would have lived out as far as Lamb’s Tavern; yet there were a hundred and one ways she might have gone there against her plans.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was quite natural that Grace Kendall should have gone to see a sick pupil after Sunday school.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading It was quite natural that Grace Kendall should have gone to see a sick pupil after Sunday school.
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading Carey had lost no time when he read that note of appeal signed “Grace.”
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading It was quite natural that Grace Kendall should have gone to see a sick pupil after Sunday school.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading It was not his way to wait for a hat in any emergency, but he did not leave sagacity behind him when he swung himself into the already moving car that had come for him.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading He could think on the way, and he was taking no chances.
TavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading It was not natural that any pupil would have lived out as far as Lamb’s Tavern; yet there were a hundred and one ways she might have gone there against her plans.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Carey had lost no time when he read that note of appeal signed “Grace.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was not his way to wait for a hat in any emergency, but he did not leave sagacity behind him when he swung himself into the already moving car that had come for him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was not natural that any pupil would have lived out as far as Lamb’s Tavern; yet there were a hundred and one ways she might have gone there against her plans.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He could think on the way, and he was taking no chances.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Carey had lost no time when he read that note of appeal signed “Grace.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not his way to wait for a hat in any emergency, but he did not leave sagacity behind him when he swung himself into the already moving car that had come for him.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading It was not his way to wait for a hat in any emergency, but he did not leave sagacity behind him when he swung himself into the already moving car that had come for him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not his way to wait for a hat in any emergency, but he did not leave sagacity behind him when he swung himself into the already moving car that had come for him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was not his way to wait for a hat in any emergency, but he did not leave sagacity behind him when he swung himself into the already moving car that had come for him.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading It was not natural that any pupil would have lived out as far as Lamb’s Tavern; yet there were a hundred and one ways she might have gone there against her plans.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was not natural that any pupil would have lived out as far as Lamb’s Tavern; yet there were a hundred and one ways she might have gone there against her plans.
at the time that
From this reading Carey had lost no time when he read that note of appeal signed “Grace.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was not natural that any pupil would have lived out as far as Lamb’s Tavern; yet there were a hundred and one ways she might have gone there against her plans.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was not natural that any pupil would have lived out as far as Lamb’s Tavern; yet there were a hundred and one ways she might have gone there against her plans.
