used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "We can go down in one of the steamers on the river for sixpence, or we can go in an omnibus for eightpence, or in a cab for a shilling.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Now, Rollo," said Mr. George, after breakfast Monday morning, "we will go into the city and see St. Paul's this morning.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "We can go down in one of the steamers on the river for sixpence, or we can go in an omnibus for eightpence, or in a cab for a shilling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Now, Rollo," said Mr. George, after breakfast Monday morning, "we will go into the city and see St. Paul's this morning.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading "Now, Rollo," said Mr. George, after breakfast Monday morning, "we will go into the city and see St. Paul's this morning.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading "We can go down in one of the steamers on the river for sixpence, or we can go in an omnibus for eightpence, or in a cab for a shilling.
CALCULATIONSnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading CALCULATIONS.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "We can go down in one of the steamers on the river for sixpence, or we can go in an omnibus for eightpence, or in a cab for a shilling.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading "Now, Rollo," said Mr. George, after breakfast Monday morning, "we will go into the city and see St. Paul's this morning.
without stop or interruption
From this reading I suppose it is nearly two miles from here," he continued.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Which do you vote for?"
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "We can go down in one of the steamers on the river for sixpence, or we can go in an omnibus for eightpence, or in a cab for a shilling.
eightpencenoun
a coin worth eight pennies
From this reading "We can go down in one of the steamers on the river for sixpence, or we can go in an omnibus for eightpence, or in a cab for a shilling.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "We can go down in one of the steamers on the river for sixpence, or we can go in an omnibus for eightpence, or in a cab for a shilling.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I suppose it is nearly two miles from here," he continued.
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 "Now, Rollo," said Mr. George, after breakfast Monday morning, "we will go into the city and see St. Paul's this morning.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Now, Rollo," said Mr. George, after breakfast Monday morning, "we will go into the city and see St. Paul's this morning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I suppose it is nearly two miles from here," he continued.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I suppose it is nearly two miles from here," he continued.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I suppose it is nearly two miles from here," he continued.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "We can go down in one of the steamers on the river for sixpence, or we can go in an omnibus for eightpence, or in a cab for a shilling.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Now, Rollo," said Mr. George, after breakfast Monday morning, "we will go into the city and see St. Paul's this morning.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I suppose it is nearly two miles from here," he continued.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I suppose it is nearly two miles from here," he continued.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading I suppose it is nearly two miles from here," he continued.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading "Now, Rollo," said Mr. George, after breakfast Monday morning, "we will go into the city and see St. Paul's this morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Now, Rollo," said Mr. George, after breakfast Monday morning, "we will go into the city and see St. Paul's this morning.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Now, Rollo," said Mr. George, after breakfast Monday morning, "we will go into the city and see St. Paul's this morning.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I suppose it is nearly two miles from here," he continued.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now, Rollo," said Mr. George, after breakfast Monday morning, "we will go into the city and see St. Paul's this morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "We can go down in one of the steamers on the river for sixpence, or we can go in an omnibus for eightpence, or in a cab for a shilling.
omnibusnounUS /ˈɑːmnəbəs/
an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author
From this reading "We can go down in one of the steamers on the river for sixpence, or we can go in an omnibus for eightpence, or in a cab for a shilling.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "We can go down in one of the steamers on the river for sixpence, or we can go in an omnibus for eightpence, or in a cab for a shilling.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "We can go down in one of the steamers on the river for sixpence, or we can go in an omnibus for eightpence, or in a cab for a shilling.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "We can go down in one of the steamers on the river for sixpence, or we can go in an omnibus for eightpence, or in a cab for a shilling.
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading "Now, Rollo," said Mr. George, after breakfast Monday morning, "we will go into the city and see St. Paul's this morning.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading "We can go down in one of the steamers on the river for sixpence, or we can go in an omnibus for eightpence, or in a cab for a shilling.
RollonounUS /ˈrɑːloʊ/
Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)
From this reading "Now, Rollo," said Mr. George, after breakfast Monday morning, "we will go into the city and see St. Paul's this morning.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Now, Rollo," said Mr. George, after breakfast Monday morning, "we will go into the city and see St. Paul's this morning.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Now, Rollo," said Mr. George, after breakfast Monday morning, "we will go into the city and see St. Paul's this morning.
shillingnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/
the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading "We can go down in one of the steamers on the river for sixpence, or we can go in an omnibus for eightpence, or in a cab for a shilling.
sixpencenoun
a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970
From this reading "We can go down in one of the steamers on the river for sixpence, or we can go in an omnibus for eightpence, or in a cab for a shilling.
St
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From this reading "Now, Rollo," said Mr. George, after breakfast Monday morning, "we will go into the city and see St. Paul's this morning.
steamersnounUS /ˈstiːmərz/
plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading "We can go down in one of the steamers on the river for sixpence, or we can go in an omnibus for eightpence, or in a cab for a shilling.
express a supposition
From this reading I suppose it is nearly two miles from here," he continued.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Now, Rollo," said Mr. George, after breakfast Monday morning, "we will go into the city and see St. Paul's this morning.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Now, Rollo," said Mr. George, after breakfast Monday morning, "we will go into the city and see St. Paul's this morning.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I suppose it is nearly two miles from here," he continued.
votenounUS /voʊt/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading Which do you vote for?"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Now, Rollo," said Mr. George, after breakfast Monday morning, "we will go into the city and see St. Paul's this morning.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Which do you vote for?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Now, Rollo," said Mr. George, after breakfast Monday morning, "we will go into the city and see St. Paul's this morning.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Which do you vote for?"
