Chapter X · Chapter 10

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Hurt pride, indignation, and a certain mild revenge in contemplating Maggie’s disappointment when at length she should become aware of the distinction he had gained and she had lost, were its main components.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He got down rather cramped and stiff, and, as it was still early, started for a stroll about the streets to stretch his legs, and see what was going on, glad that he had not to preach in the morning, and would have all the afternoon to go over his sermon once more in that dreary memory of his.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading He got down rather cramped and stiff, and, as it was still early, started for a stroll about the streets to stretch his legs, and see what was going on, glad that he had not to preach in the morning, and would have all the afternoon to go over his sermon once more in that dreary memory of his.

(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 He got down rather cramped and stiff, and, as it was still early, started for a stroll about the streets to stretch his legs, and see what was going on, glad that he had not to preach in the morning, and would have all the afternoon to go over his sermon once more in that dreary memory of his.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading The streets were brilliant with gas, for Saturday was always a sort of market-night, and at that moment they were crowded with girls going merrily home from the paper-mill at the close of the week’s labour.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It would be difficult to represent the condition of mind in which Blatherwick sat on the box-seat of the Defiance coach that evening, behind four gray thorough-breds, carrying him at the rate of ten miles an hour towards Deemouth.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Hurt pride, indignation, and a certain mild revenge in contemplating Maggie’s disappointment when at length she should become aware of the distinction he had gained and she had lost, were its main components.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading He got down rather cramped and stiff, and, as it was still early, started for a stroll about the streets to stretch his legs, and see what was going on, glad that he had not to preach in the morning, and would have all the afternoon to go over his sermon once more in that dreary memory of his.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading He never noted a feature of the rather tame scenery that went hurrying past him, and yet the time did not seem to go slowly, for he was astonished when the coach stopped, and he found his journey at an end.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It would be difficult to represent the condition of mind in which Blatherwick sat on the box-seat of the Defiance coach that evening, behind four gray thorough-breds, carrying him at the rate of ten miles an hour towards Deemouth.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Hurt pride, indignation, and a certain mild revenge in contemplating Maggie’s disappointment when at length she should become aware of the distinction he had gained and she had lost, were its main components.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It would be difficult to represent the condition of mind in which Blatherwick sat on the box-seat of the Defiance coach that evening, behind four gray thorough-breds, carrying him at the rate of ten miles an hour towards Deemouth.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Hurt pride, indignation, and a certain mild revenge in contemplating Maggie’s disappointment when at length she should become aware of the distinction he had gained and she had lost, were its main components.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading It would be difficult to represent the condition of mind in which Blatherwick sat on the box-seat of the Defiance coach that evening, behind four gray thorough-breds, carrying him at the rate of ten miles an hour towards Deemouth.

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From this reading It would be difficult to represent the condition of mind in which Blatherwick sat on the box-seat of the Defiance coach that evening, behind four gray thorough-breds, carrying him at the rate of ten miles an hour towards Deemouth.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It would be difficult to represent the condition of mind in which Blatherwick sat on the box-seat of the Defiance coach that evening, behind four gray thorough-breds, carrying him at the rate of ten miles an hour towards Deemouth.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading The streets were brilliant with gas, for Saturday was always a sort of market-night, and at that moment they were crowded with girls going merrily home from the paper-mill at the close of the week’s labour.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading It would be difficult to represent the condition of mind in which Blatherwick sat on the box-seat of the Defiance coach that evening, behind four gray thorough-breds, carrying him at the rate of ten miles an hour towards Deemouth.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Hurt pride, indignation, and a certain mild revenge in contemplating Maggie’s disappointment when at length she should become aware of the distinction he had gained and she had lost, were its main components.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The streets were brilliant with gas, for Saturday was always a sort of market-night, and at that moment they were crowded with girls going merrily home from the paper-mill at the close of the week’s labour.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading It would be difficult to represent the condition of mind in which Blatherwick sat on the box-seat of the Defiance coach that evening, behind four gray thorough-breds, carrying him at the rate of ten miles an hour towards Deemouth.

plural of “component” — an abstract part of something

From this reading Hurt pride, indignation, and a certain mild revenge in contemplating Maggie’s disappointment when at length she should become aware of the distinction he had gained and she had lost, were its main components.

a state at a particular time

From this reading It would be difficult to represent the condition of mind in which Blatherwick sat on the box-seat of the Defiance coach that evening, behind four gray thorough-breds, carrying him at the rate of ten miles an hour towards Deemouth.

-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading Hurt pride, indignation, and a certain mild revenge in contemplating Maggie’s disappointment when at length she should become aware of the distinction he had gained and she had lost, were its main components.

constricted in size

From this reading He got down rather cramped and stiff, and, as it was still early, started for a stroll about the streets to stretch his legs, and see what was going on, glad that he had not to preach in the morning, and would have all the afternoon to go over his sermon once more in that dreary memory of his.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading The streets were brilliant with gas, for Saturday was always a sort of market-night, and at that moment they were crowded with girls going merrily home from the paper-mill at the close of the week’s labour.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It would be difficult to represent the condition of mind in which Blatherwick sat on the box-seat of the Defiance coach that evening, behind four gray thorough-breds, carrying him at the rate of ten miles an hour towards Deemouth.

intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude

From this reading It would be difficult to represent the condition of mind in which Blatherwick sat on the box-seat of the Defiance coach that evening, behind four gray thorough-breds, carrying him at the rate of ten miles an hour towards Deemouth.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He never noted a feature of the rather tame scenery that went hurrying past him, and yet the time did not seem to go slowly, for he was astonished when the coach stopped, and he found his journey at an end.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It would be difficult to represent the condition of mind in which Blatherwick sat on the box-seat of the Defiance coach that evening, behind four gray thorough-breds, carrying him at the rate of ten miles an hour towards Deemouth.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading Hurt pride, indignation, and a certain mild revenge in contemplating Maggie’s disappointment when at length she should become aware of the distinction he had gained and she had lost, were its main components.

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading Hurt pride, indignation, and a certain mild revenge in contemplating Maggie’s disappointment when at length she should become aware of the distinction he had gained and she had lost, were its main components.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He got down rather cramped and stiff, and, as it was still early, started for a stroll about the streets to stretch his legs, and see what was going on, glad that he had not to preach in the morning, and would have all the afternoon to go over his sermon once more in that dreary memory of his.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading He got down rather cramped and stiff, and, as it was still early, started for a stroll about the streets to stretch his legs, and see what was going on, glad that he had not to preach in the morning, and would have all the afternoon to go over his sermon once more in that dreary memory of his.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading He got down rather cramped and stiff, and, as it was still early, started for a stroll about the streets to stretch his legs, and see what was going on, glad that he had not to preach in the morning, and would have all the afternoon to go over his sermon once more in that dreary memory of his.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading He never noted a feature of the rather tame scenery that went hurrying past him, and yet the time did not seem to go slowly, for he was astonished when the coach stopped, and he found his journey at an end.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It would be difficult to represent the condition of mind in which Blatherwick sat on the box-seat of the Defiance coach that evening, behind four gray thorough-breds, carrying him at the rate of ten miles an hour towards Deemouth.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading He never noted a feature of the rather tame scenery that went hurrying past him, and yet the time did not seem to go slowly, for he was astonished when the coach stopped, and he found his journey at an end.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He never noted a feature of the rather tame scenery that went hurrying past him, and yet the time did not seem to go slowly, for he was astonished when the coach stopped, and he found his journey at an end.

set up or found

From this reading He never noted a feature of the rather tame scenery that went hurrying past him, and yet the time did not seem to go slowly, for he was astonished when the coach stopped, and he found his journey at an end.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading It would be difficult to represent the condition of mind in which Blatherwick sat on the box-seat of the Defiance coach that evening, behind four gray thorough-breds, carrying him at the rate of ten miles an hour towards Deemouth.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The streets were brilliant with gas, for Saturday was always a sort of market-night, and at that moment they were crowded with girls going merrily home from the paper-mill at the close of the week’s labour.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading Hurt pride, indignation, and a certain mild revenge in contemplating Maggie’s disappointment when at length she should become aware of the distinction he had gained and she had lost, were its main components.

the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity

From this reading The streets were brilliant with gas, for Saturday was always a sort of market-night, and at that moment they were crowded with girls going merrily home from the paper-mill at the close of the week’s labour.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The streets were brilliant with gas, for Saturday was always a sort of market-night, and at that moment they were crowded with girls going merrily home from the paper-mill at the close of the week’s labour.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading He got down rather cramped and stiff, and, as it was still early, started for a stroll about the streets to stretch his legs, and see what was going on, glad that he had not to preach in the morning, and would have all the afternoon to go over his sermon once more in that dreary memory of his.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He never noted a feature of the rather tame scenery that went hurrying past him, and yet the time did not seem to go slowly, for he was astonished when the coach stopped, and he found his journey at an end.

the act of departing

From this reading He got down rather cramped and stiff, and, as it was still early, started for a stroll about the streets to stretch his legs, and see what was going on, glad that he had not to preach in the morning, and would have all the afternoon to go over his sermon once more in that dreary memory of his.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He got down rather cramped and stiff, and, as it was still early, started for a stroll about the streets to stretch his legs, and see what was going on, glad that he had not to preach in the morning, and would have all the afternoon to go over his sermon once more in that dreary memory of his.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading It would be difficult to represent the condition of mind in which Blatherwick sat on the box-seat of the Defiance coach that evening, behind four gray thorough-breds, carrying him at the rate of ten miles an hour towards Deemouth.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Hurt pride, indignation, and a certain mild revenge in contemplating Maggie’s disappointment when at length she should become aware of the distinction he had gained and she had lost, were its main components.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He got down rather cramped and stiff, and, as it was still early, started for a stroll about the streets to stretch his legs, and see what was going on, glad that he had not to preach in the morning, and would have all the afternoon to go over his sermon once more in that dreary memory of his.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Hurt pride, indignation, and a certain mild revenge in contemplating Maggie’s disappointment when at length she should become aware of the distinction he had gained and she had lost, were its main components.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It would be difficult to represent the condition of mind in which Blatherwick sat on the box-seat of the Defiance coach that evening, behind four gray thorough-breds, carrying him at the rate of ten miles an hour towards Deemouth.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He never noted a feature of the rather tame scenery that went hurrying past him, and yet the time did not seem to go slowly, for he was astonished when the coach stopped, and he found his journey at an end.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The streets were brilliant with gas, for Saturday was always a sort of market-night, and at that moment they were crowded with girls going merrily home from the paper-mill at the close of the week’s labour.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading It would be difficult to represent the condition of mind in which Blatherwick sat on the box-seat of the Defiance coach that evening, behind four gray thorough-breds, carrying him at the rate of ten miles an hour towards Deemouth.

moving with great haste

From this reading He never noted a feature of the rather tame scenery that went hurrying past him, and yet the time did not seem to go slowly, for he was astonished when the coach stopped, and he found his journey at an end.

be the source of pain

From this reading Hurt pride, indignation, and a certain mild revenge in contemplating Maggie’s disappointment when at length she should become aware of the distinction he had gained and she had lost, were its main components.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading It would be difficult to represent the condition of mind in which Blatherwick sat on the box-seat of the Defiance coach that evening, behind four gray thorough-breds, carrying him at the rate of ten miles an hour towards Deemouth.

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading Hurt pride, indignation, and a certain mild revenge in contemplating Maggie’s disappointment when at length she should become aware of the distinction he had gained and she had lost, were its main components.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It would be difficult to represent the condition of mind in which Blatherwick sat on the box-seat of the Defiance coach that evening, behind four gray thorough-breds, carrying him at the rate of ten miles an hour towards Deemouth.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Hurt pride, indignation, and a certain mild revenge in contemplating Maggie’s disappointment when at length she should become aware of the distinction he had gained and she had lost, were its main components.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading He never noted a feature of the rather tame scenery that went hurrying past him, and yet the time did not seem to go slowly, for he was astonished when the coach stopped, and he found his journey at an end.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading The streets were brilliant with gas, for Saturday was always a sort of market-night, and at that moment they were crowded with girls going merrily home from the paper-mill at the close of the week’s labour.

staying power

From this reading He got down rather cramped and stiff, and, as it was still early, started for a stroll about the streets to stretch his legs, and see what was going on, glad that he had not to preach in the morning, and would have all the afternoon to go over his sermon once more in that dreary memory of his.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Hurt pride, indignation, and a certain mild revenge in contemplating Maggie’s disappointment when at length she should become aware of the distinction he had gained and she had lost, were its main components.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Hurt pride, indignation, and a certain mild revenge in contemplating Maggie’s disappointment when at length she should become aware of the distinction he had gained and she had lost, were its main components.

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From this reading Hurt pride, indignation, and a certain mild revenge in contemplating Maggie’s disappointment when at length she should become aware of the distinction he had gained and she had lost, were its main components.

most important element

From this reading Hurt pride, indignation, and a certain mild revenge in contemplating Maggie’s disappointment when at length she should become aware of the distinction he had gained and she had lost, were its main components.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The streets were brilliant with gas, for Saturday was always a sort of market-night, and at that moment they were crowded with girls going merrily home from the paper-mill at the close of the week’s labour.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading He got down rather cramped and stiff, and, as it was still early, started for a stroll about the streets to stretch his legs, and see what was going on, glad that he had not to preach in the morning, and would have all the afternoon to go over his sermon once more in that dreary memory of his.

in a joyous manner

From this reading The streets were brilliant with gas, for Saturday was always a sort of market-night, and at that moment they were crowded with girls going merrily home from the paper-mill at the close of the week’s labour.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading Hurt pride, indignation, and a certain mild revenge in contemplating Maggie’s disappointment when at length she should become aware of the distinction he had gained and she had lost, were its main components.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading It would be difficult to represent the condition of mind in which Blatherwick sat on the box-seat of the Defiance coach that evening, behind four gray thorough-breds, carrying him at the rate of ten miles an hour towards Deemouth.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading It would be difficult to represent the condition of mind in which Blatherwick sat on the box-seat of the Defiance coach that evening, behind four gray thorough-breds, carrying him at the rate of ten miles an hour towards Deemouth.

a particular point in time

From this reading The streets were brilliant with gas, for Saturday was always a sort of market-night, and at that moment they were crowded with girls going merrily home from the paper-mill at the close of the week’s labour.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He got down rather cramped and stiff, and, as it was still early, started for a stroll about the streets to stretch his legs, and see what was going on, glad that he had not to preach in the morning, and would have all the afternoon to go over his sermon once more in that dreary memory of his.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He got down rather cramped and stiff, and, as it was still early, started for a stroll about the streets to stretch his legs, and see what was going on, glad that he had not to preach in the morning, and would have all the afternoon to go over his sermon once more in that dreary memory of his.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He never noted a feature of the rather tame scenery that went hurrying past him, and yet the time did not seem to go slowly, for he was astonished when the coach stopped, and he found his journey at an end.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He never noted a feature of the rather tame scenery that went hurrying past him, and yet the time did not seem to go slowly, for he was astonished when the coach stopped, and he found his journey at an end.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading He never noted a feature of the rather tame scenery that went hurrying past him, and yet the time did not seem to go slowly, for he was astonished when the coach stopped, and he found his journey at an end.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It would be difficult to represent the condition of mind in which Blatherwick sat on the box-seat of the Defiance coach that evening, behind four gray thorough-breds, carrying him at the rate of ten miles an hour towards Deemouth.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It would be difficult to represent the condition of mind in which Blatherwick sat on the box-seat of the Defiance coach that evening, behind four gray thorough-breds, carrying him at the rate of ten miles an hour towards Deemouth.

on one occasion

From this reading He got down rather cramped and stiff, and, as it was still early, started for a stroll about the streets to stretch his legs, and see what was going on, glad that he had not to preach in the morning, and would have all the afternoon to go over his sermon once more in that dreary memory of his.

above and across; more than

From this reading He got down rather cramped and stiff, and, as it was still early, started for a stroll about the streets to stretch his legs, and see what was going on, glad that he had not to preach in the morning, and would have all the afternoon to go over his sermon once more in that dreary memory of his.

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From this reading The streets were brilliant with gas, for Saturday was always a sort of market-night, and at that moment they were crowded with girls going merrily home from the paper-mill at the close of the week’s labour.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading He never noted a feature of the rather tame scenery that went hurrying past him, and yet the time did not seem to go slowly, for he was astonished when the coach stopped, and he found his journey at an end.

deliver a sermon

From this reading He got down rather cramped and stiff, and, as it was still early, started for a stroll about the streets to stretch his legs, and see what was going on, glad that he had not to preach in the morning, and would have all the afternoon to go over his sermon once more in that dreary memory of his.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading Hurt pride, indignation, and a certain mild revenge in contemplating Maggie’s disappointment when at length she should become aware of the distinction he had gained and she had lost, were its main components.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading It would be difficult to represent the condition of mind in which Blatherwick sat on the box-seat of the Defiance coach that evening, behind four gray thorough-breds, carrying him at the rate of ten miles an hour towards Deemouth.

on the contrary

From this reading He never noted a feature of the rather tame scenery that went hurrying past him, and yet the time did not seem to go slowly, for he was astonished when the coach stopped, and he found his journey at an end.

take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading It would be difficult to represent the condition of mind in which Blatherwick sat on the box-seat of the Defiance coach that evening, behind four gray thorough-breds, carrying him at the rate of ten miles an hour towards Deemouth.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading Hurt pride, indignation, and a certain mild revenge in contemplating Maggie’s disappointment when at length she should become aware of the distinction he had gained and she had lost, were its main components.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading It would be difficult to represent the condition of mind in which Blatherwick sat on the box-seat of the Defiance coach that evening, behind four gray thorough-breds, carrying him at the rate of ten miles an hour towards Deemouth.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The streets were brilliant with gas, for Saturday was always a sort of market-night, and at that moment they were crowded with girls going merrily home from the paper-mill at the close of the week’s labour.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading He never noted a feature of the rather tame scenery that went hurrying past him, and yet the time did not seem to go slowly, for he was astonished when the coach stopped, and he found his journey at an end.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He got down rather cramped and stiff, and, as it was still early, started for a stroll about the streets to stretch his legs, and see what was going on, glad that he had not to preach in the morning, and would have all the afternoon to go over his sermon once more in that dreary memory of his.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He never noted a feature of the rather tame scenery that went hurrying past him, and yet the time did not seem to go slowly, for he was astonished when the coach stopped, and he found his journey at an end.

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading He got down rather cramped and stiff, and, as it was still early, started for a stroll about the streets to stretch his legs, and see what was going on, glad that he had not to preach in the morning, and would have all the afternoon to go over his sermon once more in that dreary memory of his.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Hurt pride, indignation, and a certain mild revenge in contemplating Maggie’s disappointment when at length she should become aware of the distinction he had gained and she had lost, were its main components.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Hurt pride, indignation, and a certain mild revenge in contemplating Maggie’s disappointment when at length she should become aware of the distinction he had gained and she had lost, were its main components.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading He never noted a feature of the rather tame scenery that went hurrying past him, and yet the time did not seem to go slowly, for he was astonished when the coach stopped, and he found his journey at an end.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The streets were brilliant with gas, for Saturday was always a sort of market-night, and at that moment they were crowded with girls going merrily home from the paper-mill at the close of the week’s labour.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He got down rather cramped and stiff, and, as it was still early, started for a stroll about the streets to stretch his legs, and see what was going on, glad that he had not to preach in the morning, and would have all the afternoon to go over his sermon once more in that dreary memory of his.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading He got down rather cramped and stiff, and, as it was still early, started for a stroll about the streets to stretch his legs, and see what was going on, glad that he had not to preach in the morning, and would have all the afternoon to go over his sermon once more in that dreary memory of his.

not in physical motion

From this reading He got down rather cramped and stiff, and, as it was still early, started for a stroll about the streets to stretch his legs, and see what was going on, glad that he had not to preach in the morning, and would have all the afternoon to go over his sermon once more in that dreary memory of his.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading He never noted a feature of the rather tame scenery that went hurrying past him, and yet the time did not seem to go slowly, for he was astonished when the coach stopped, and he found his journey at an end.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading He got down rather cramped and stiff, and, as it was still early, started for a stroll about the streets to stretch his legs, and see what was going on, glad that he had not to preach in the morning, and would have all the afternoon to go over his sermon once more in that dreary memory of his.

occupy a large, elongated area

From this reading He got down rather cramped and stiff, and, as it was still early, started for a stroll about the streets to stretch his legs, and see what was going on, glad that he had not to preach in the morning, and would have all the afternoon to go over his sermon once more in that dreary memory of his.

a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)

From this reading He got down rather cramped and stiff, and, as it was still early, started for a stroll about the streets to stretch his legs, and see what was going on, glad that he had not to preach in the morning, and would have all the afternoon to go over his sermon once more in that dreary memory of his.

correct by punishment or discipline

From this reading He never noted a feature of the rather tame scenery that went hurrying past him, and yet the time did not seem to go slowly, for he was astonished when the coach stopped, and he found his journey at an end.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading It would be difficult to represent the condition of mind in which Blatherwick sat on the box-seat of the Defiance coach that evening, behind four gray thorough-breds, carrying him at the rate of ten miles an hour towards Deemouth.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It would be difficult to represent the condition of mind in which Blatherwick sat on the box-seat of the Defiance coach that evening, behind four gray thorough-breds, carrying him at the rate of ten miles an hour towards Deemouth.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading It would be difficult to represent the condition of mind in which Blatherwick sat on the box-seat of the Defiance coach that evening, behind four gray thorough-breds, carrying him at the rate of ten miles an hour towards Deemouth.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The streets were brilliant with gas, for Saturday was always a sort of market-night, and at that moment they were crowded with girls going merrily home from the paper-mill at the close of the week’s labour.

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From this reading It would be difficult to represent the condition of mind in which Blatherwick sat on the box-seat of the Defiance coach that evening, behind four gray thorough-breds, carrying him at the rate of ten miles an hour towards Deemouth.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He never noted a feature of the rather tame scenery that went hurrying past him, and yet the time did not seem to go slowly, for he was astonished when the coach stopped, and he found his journey at an end.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It would be difficult to represent the condition of mind in which Blatherwick sat on the box-seat of the Defiance coach that evening, behind four gray thorough-breds, carrying him at the rate of ten miles an hour towards Deemouth.

in the direction of

From this reading It would be difficult to represent the condition of mind in which Blatherwick sat on the box-seat of the Defiance coach that evening, behind four gray thorough-breds, carrying him at the rate of ten miles an hour towards Deemouth.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He never noted a feature of the rather tame scenery that went hurrying past him, and yet the time did not seem to go slowly, for he was astonished when the coach stopped, and he found his journey at an end.

possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The streets were brilliant with gas, for Saturday was always a sort of market-night, and at that moment they were crowded with girls going merrily home from the paper-mill at the close of the week’s labour.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He never noted a feature of the rather tame scenery that went hurrying past him, and yet the time did not seem to go slowly, for he was astonished when the coach stopped, and he found his journey at an end.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Hurt pride, indignation, and a certain mild revenge in contemplating Maggie’s disappointment when at length she should become aware of the distinction he had gained and she had lost, were its main components.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He got down rather cramped and stiff, and, as it was still early, started for a stroll about the streets to stretch his legs, and see what was going on, glad that he had not to preach in the morning, and would have all the afternoon to go over his sermon once more in that dreary memory of his.

at the time that

From this reading Hurt pride, indignation, and a certain mild revenge in contemplating Maggie’s disappointment when at length she should become aware of the distinction he had gained and she had lost, were its main components.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It would be difficult to represent the condition of mind in which Blatherwick sat on the box-seat of the Defiance coach that evening, behind four gray thorough-breds, carrying him at the rate of ten miles an hour towards Deemouth.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The streets were brilliant with gas, for Saturday was always a sort of market-night, and at that moment they were crowded with girls going merrily home from the paper-mill at the close of the week’s labour.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It would be difficult to represent the condition of mind in which Blatherwick sat on the box-seat of the Defiance coach that evening, behind four gray thorough-breds, carrying him at the rate of ten miles an hour towards Deemouth.

but in spite of that

From this reading He never noted a feature of the rather tame scenery that went hurrying past him, and yet the time did not seem to go slowly, for he was astonished when the coach stopped, and he found his journey at an end.