used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tallisker was a man as quick in action as in resolve; the next night he left for London, it was no light journey in those days for a man of his years, and who had never in all his life been farther away from Perthshire than Edinburgh.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Tallisker was a man as quick in action as in resolve; the next night he left for London, it was no light journey in those days for a man of his years, and who had never in all his life been farther away from Perthshire than Edinburgh.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He was going into the wilderness after his own stray sheep, and he had a conviction that any path of duty is a safe path.
(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 Tallisker was a man as quick in action as in resolve; the next night he left for London, it was no light journey in those days for a man of his years, and who had never in all his life been farther away from Perthshire than Edinburgh.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tallisker was a man as quick in action as in resolve; the next night he left for London, it was no light journey in those days for a man of his years, and who had never in all his life been farther away from Perthshire than Edinburgh.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was going into the wilderness after his own stray sheep, and he had a conviction that any path of duty is a safe path.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tallisker was a man as quick in action as in resolve; the next night he left for London, it was no light journey in those days for a man of his years, and who had never in all his life been farther away from Perthshire than Edinburgh.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Tallisker was a man as quick in action as in resolve; the next night he left for London, it was no light journey in those days for a man of his years, and who had never in all his life been farther away from Perthshire than Edinburgh.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Tallisker was a man as quick in action as in resolve; the next night he left for London, it was no light journey in those days for a man of his years, and who had never in all his life been farther away from Perthshire than Edinburgh.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he feared nothing.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading He was going into the wilderness after his own stray sheep, and he had a conviction that any path of duty is a safe path.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Tallisker was a man as quick in action as in resolve; the next night he left for London, it was no light journey in those days for a man of his years, and who had never in all his life been farther away from Perthshire than Edinburgh.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He was going into the wilderness after his own stray sheep, and he had a conviction that any path of duty is a safe path.
EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading Tallisker was a man as quick in action as in resolve; the next night he left for London, it was no light journey in those days for a man of his years, and who had never in all his life been farther away from Perthshire than Edinburgh.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Tallisker was a man as quick in action as in resolve; the next night he left for London, it was no light journey in those days for a man of his years, and who had never in all his life been farther away from Perthshire than Edinburgh.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading But he feared nothing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tallisker was a man as quick in action as in resolve; the next night he left for London, it was no light journey in those days for a man of his years, and who had never in all his life been farther away from Perthshire than Edinburgh.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Tallisker was a man as quick in action as in resolve; the next night he left for London, it was no light journey in those days for a man of his years, and who had never in all his life been farther away from Perthshire than Edinburgh.
the act of departing
From this reading He was going into the wilderness after his own stray sheep, and he had a conviction that any path of duty is a safe path.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tallisker was a man as quick in action as in resolve; the next night he left for London, it was no light journey in those days for a man of his years, and who had never in all his life been farther away from Perthshire than Edinburgh.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tallisker was a man as quick in action as in resolve; the next night he left for London, it was no light journey in those days for a man of his years, and who had never in all his life been farther away from Perthshire than Edinburgh.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The people looked strangely on him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tallisker was a man as quick in action as in resolve; the next night he left for London, it was no light journey in those days for a man of his years, and who had never in all his life been farther away from Perthshire than Edinburgh.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tallisker was a man as quick in action as in resolve; the next night he left for London, it was no light journey in those days for a man of his years, and who had never in all his life been farther away from Perthshire than Edinburgh.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was going into the wilderness after his own stray sheep, and he had a conviction that any path of duty is a safe path.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was going into the wilderness after his own stray sheep, and he had a conviction that any path of duty is a safe path.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Tallisker was a man as quick in action as in resolve; the next night he left for London, it was no light journey in those days for a man of his years, and who had never in all his life been farther away from Perthshire than Edinburgh.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Tallisker was a man as quick in action as in resolve; the next night he left for London, it was no light journey in those days for a man of his years, and who had never in all his life been farther away from Perthshire than Edinburgh.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Tallisker was a man as quick in action as in resolve; the next night he left for London, it was no light journey in those days for a man of his years, and who had never in all his life been farther away from Perthshire than Edinburgh.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Tallisker was a man as quick in action as in resolve; the next night he left for London, it was no light journey in those days for a man of his years, and who had never in all his life been farther away from Perthshire than Edinburgh.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Tallisker was a man as quick in action as in resolve; the next night he left for London, it was no light journey in those days for a man of his years, and who had never in all his life been farther away from Perthshire than Edinburgh.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He said little to any one.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Tallisker was a man as quick in action as in resolve; the next night he left for London, it was no light journey in those days for a man of his years, and who had never in all his life been farther away from Perthshire than Edinburgh.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The people looked strangely on him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Tallisker was a man as quick in action as in resolve; the next night he left for London, it was no light journey in those days for a man of his years, and who had never in all his life been farther away from Perthshire than Edinburgh.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Tallisker was a man as quick in action as in resolve; the next night he left for London, it was no light journey in those days for a man of his years, and who had never in all his life been farther away from Perthshire than Edinburgh.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Tallisker was a man as quick in action as in resolve; the next night he left for London, it was no light journey in those days for a man of his years, and who had never in all his life been farther away from Perthshire than Edinburgh.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Tallisker was a man as quick in action as in resolve; the next night he left for London, it was no light journey in those days for a man of his years, and who had never in all his life been farther away from Perthshire than Edinburgh.
not any; not one
From this reading Tallisker was a man as quick in action as in resolve; the next night he left for London, it was no light journey in those days for a man of his years, and who had never in all his life been farther away from Perthshire than Edinburgh.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But he feared nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tallisker was a man as quick in action as in resolve; the next night he left for London, it was no light journey in those days for a man of his years, and who had never in all his life been farther away from Perthshire than Edinburgh.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The people looked strangely on him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He said little to any one.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He was going into the wilderness after his own stray sheep, and he had a conviction that any path of duty is a safe path.
a course of conduct
From this reading He was going into the wilderness after his own stray sheep, and he had a conviction that any path of duty is a safe path.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The people looked strangely on him.
Perthshire
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From this reading Tallisker was a man as quick in action as in resolve; the next night he left for London, it was no light journey in those days for a man of his years, and who had never in all his life been farther away from Perthshire than Edinburgh.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Tallisker was a man as quick in action as in resolve; the next night he left for London, it was no light journey in those days for a man of his years, and who had never in all his life been farther away from Perthshire than Edinburgh.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading Tallisker was a man as quick in action as in resolve; the next night he left for London, it was no light journey in those days for a man of his years, and who had never in all his life been farther away from Perthshire than Edinburgh.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading He was going into the wilderness after his own stray sheep, and he had a conviction that any path of duty is a safe path.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said little to any one.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading He was going into the wilderness after his own stray sheep, and he had a conviction that any path of duty is a safe path.
in a strange manner
From this reading The people looked strangely on him.
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading He was going into the wilderness after his own stray sheep, and he had a conviction that any path of duty is a safe path.
Tallisker
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From this reading Tallisker was a man as quick in action as in resolve; the next night he left for London, it was no light journey in those days for a man of his years, and who had never in all his life been farther away from Perthshire than Edinburgh.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Tallisker was a man as quick in action as in resolve; the next night he left for London, it was no light journey in those days for a man of his years, and who had never in all his life been farther away from Perthshire than Edinburgh.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was going into the wilderness after his own stray sheep, and he had a conviction that any path of duty is a safe path.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tallisker was a man as quick in action as in resolve; the next night he left for London, it was no light journey in those days for a man of his years, and who had never in all his life been farther away from Perthshire than Edinburgh.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Tallisker was a man as quick in action as in resolve; the next night he left for London, it was no light journey in those days for a man of his years, and who had never in all his life been farther away from Perthshire than Edinburgh.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He said little to any one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tallisker was a man as quick in action as in resolve; the next night he left for London, it was no light journey in those days for a man of his years, and who had never in all his life been farther away from Perthshire than Edinburgh.
which person or people
From this reading Tallisker was a man as quick in action as in resolve; the next night he left for London, it was no light journey in those days for a man of his years, and who had never in all his life been farther away from Perthshire than Edinburgh.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading He was going into the wilderness after his own stray sheep, and he had a conviction that any path of duty is a safe path.
a late time of life
From this reading Tallisker was a man as quick in action as in resolve; the next night he left for London, it was no light journey in those days for a man of his years, and who had never in all his life been farther away from Perthshire than Edinburgh.
