used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo walked ashore in a very independent manner, having the commissioner to attend to the tickets.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "While I am getting the carriage ready," said the commissioner, when he came, "perhaps you will like to take a walk on the bridge, where there is a very fine view.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo walked ashore in a very independent manner, having the commissioner to attend to the tickets.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo walked ashore in a very independent manner, having the commissioner to attend to the tickets.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But first, perhaps, you will look at the carriage, and choose the one that you will like."
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo walked ashore in a very independent manner, having the commissioner to attend to the tickets.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading "While I am getting the carriage ready," said the commissioner, when he came, "perhaps you will like to take a walk on the bridge, where there is a very fine view.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But first, perhaps, you will look at the carriage, and choose the one that you will like."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "While I am getting the carriage ready," said the commissioner, when he came, "perhaps you will like to take a walk on the bridge, where there is a very fine view.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading "While I am getting the carriage ready," said the commissioner, when he came, "perhaps you will like to take a walk on the bridge, where there is a very fine view.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading But first, perhaps, you will look at the carriage, and choose the one that you will like."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They went up to the top of the dike, and waited for the commissioner to come to them.
commissionernounUS /kəˈmɪʃənər/
a government administrator
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo walked ashore in a very independent manner, having the commissioner to attend to the tickets.
DAIRYnounUS /ˈderi/
a farm where dairy products are produced
From this reading THE DAIRY VILLAGE.
dikenounUS /daɪk/
(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
From this reading They went up to the top of the dike, and waited for the commissioner to come to them.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "While I am getting the carriage ready," said the commissioner, when he came, "perhaps you will like to take a walk on the bridge, where there is a very fine view.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But first, perhaps, you will look at the carriage, and choose the one that you will like."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They went up to the top of the dike, and waited for the commissioner to come to them.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo walked ashore in a very independent manner, having the commissioner to attend to the tickets.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "While I am getting the carriage ready," said the commissioner, when he came, "perhaps you will like to take a walk on the bridge, where there is a very fine view.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo walked ashore in a very independent manner, having the commissioner to attend to the tickets.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "While I am getting the carriage ready," said the commissioner, when he came, "perhaps you will like to take a walk on the bridge, where there is a very fine view.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "While I am getting the carriage ready," said the commissioner, when he came, "perhaps you will like to take a walk on the bridge, where there is a very fine view.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo walked ashore in a very independent manner, having the commissioner to attend to the tickets.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo walked ashore in a very independent manner, having the commissioner to attend to the tickets.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "While I am getting the carriage ready," said the commissioner, when he came, "perhaps you will like to take a walk on the bridge, where there is a very fine view.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "While I am getting the carriage ready," said the commissioner, when he came, "perhaps you will like to take a walk on the bridge, where there is a very fine view.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But first, perhaps, you will look at the carriage, and choose the one that you will like."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo walked ashore in a very independent manner, having the commissioner to attend to the tickets.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo walked ashore in a very independent manner, having the commissioner to attend to the tickets.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They went up to the top of the dike, and waited for the commissioner to come to them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "While I am getting the carriage ready," said the commissioner, when he came, "perhaps you will like to take a walk on the bridge, where there is a very fine view.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But first, perhaps, you will look at the carriage, and choose the one that you will like."
by chance
From this reading "While I am getting the carriage ready," said the commissioner, when he came, "perhaps you will like to take a walk on the bridge, where there is a very fine view.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "While I am getting the carriage ready," said the commissioner, when he came, "perhaps you will like to take a walk on the bridge, where there is a very fine view.
RollonounUS /ˈrɑːloʊ/
Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo walked ashore in a very independent manner, having the commissioner to attend to the tickets.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "While I am getting the carriage ready," said the commissioner, when he came, "perhaps you will like to take a walk on the bridge, where there is a very fine view.
carry out
From this reading "While I am getting the carriage ready," said the commissioner, when he came, "perhaps you will like to take a walk on the bridge, where there is a very fine view.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But first, perhaps, you will look at the carriage, and choose the one that you will like."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DAIRY VILLAGE.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They went up to the top of the dike, and waited for the commissioner to come to them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "While I am getting the carriage ready," said the commissioner, when he came, "perhaps you will like to take a walk on the bridge, where there is a very fine view.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They went up to the top of the dike, and waited for the commissioner to come to them.
ticketsnounUS /ˈtɪkəts/
plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo walked ashore in a very independent manner, having the commissioner to attend to the tickets.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo walked ashore in a very independent manner, having the commissioner to attend to the tickets.
the upper part of anything
From this reading They went up to the top of the dike, and waited for the commissioner to come to them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They went up to the top of the dike, and waited for the commissioner to come to them.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo walked ashore in a very independent manner, having the commissioner to attend to the tickets.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading "While I am getting the carriage ready," said the commissioner, when he came, "perhaps you will like to take a walk on the bridge, where there is a very fine view.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading THE DAIRY VILLAGE.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading They went up to the top of the dike, and waited for the commissioner to come to them.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading "While I am getting the carriage ready," said the commissioner, when he came, "perhaps you will like to take a walk on the bridge, where there is a very fine view.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Mr. George and Rollo walked ashore in a very independent manner, having the commissioner to attend to the tickets.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They went up to the top of the dike, and waited for the commissioner to come to them.
at the time that
From this reading "While I am getting the carriage ready," said the commissioner, when he came, "perhaps you will like to take a walk on the bridge, where there is a very fine view.
in or at the place that
From this reading "While I am getting the carriage ready," said the commissioner, when he came, "perhaps you will like to take a walk on the bridge, where there is a very fine view.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "While I am getting the carriage ready," said the commissioner, when he came, "perhaps you will like to take a walk on the bridge, where there is a very fine view.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "While I am getting the carriage ready," said the commissioner, when he came, "perhaps you will like to take a walk on the bridge, where there is a very fine view.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "While I am getting the carriage ready," said the commissioner, when he came, "perhaps you will like to take a walk on the bridge, where there is a very fine view.
