used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The dear old judge stood on the porch to wave a last farewell and to repeat his promise to look into the matter of Talbot plantations.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading TWO BUGGIES It was with difficulty that the two visitors were able to take their leave that afternoon, and only the promise to come again and stay longer gave them liberty to go without hurting the feelings of these old friends.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading TWO BUGGIES It was with difficulty that the two visitors were able to take their leave that afternoon, and only the promise to come again and stay longer gave them liberty to go without hurting the feelings of these old friends.
anew
From this reading TWO BUGGIES It was with difficulty that the two visitors were able to take their leave that afternoon, and only the promise to come again and stay longer gave them liberty to go without hurting the feelings of these old friends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TWO BUGGIES It was with difficulty that the two visitors were able to take their leave that afternoon, and only the promise to come again and stay longer gave them liberty to go without hurting the feelings of these old friends.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She tried to place herself in a like position but when she attempted to replace Mr. Goldsborough in her mind with some other, two quite different persons would appear, and she could decide on neither.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading She tried to place herself in a like position but when she attempted to replace Mr. Goldsborough in her mind with some other, two quite different persons would appear, and she could decide on neither.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Linda wondered how it must seem to Miss Ri to be driving behind the horses of her former lover, himself holding the reins.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The little lad from Mackenzie had been dismissed long before, and it was Mr. Dick Goldsborough himself who insisted upon setting them upon their way.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The little lad from Mackenzie had been dismissed long before, and it was Mr. Dick Goldsborough himself who insisted upon setting them upon their way.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Linda wondered how it must seem to Miss Ri to be driving behind the horses of her former lover, himself holding the reins.
BUGGIESnounUS /ˈbʌɡiz/
plural of “buggy” — a small lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse
From this reading TWO BUGGIES It was with difficulty that the two visitors were able to take their leave that afternoon, and only the promise to come again and stay longer gave them liberty to go without hurting the feelings of these old friends.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She tried to place herself in a like position but when she attempted to replace Mr. Goldsborough in her mind with some other, two quite different persons would appear, and she could decide on neither.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading TWO BUGGIES It was with difficulty that the two visitors were able to take their leave that afternoon, and only the promise to come again and stay longer gave them liberty to go without hurting the feelings of these old friends.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She tried to place herself in a like position but when she attempted to replace Mr. Goldsborough in her mind with some other, two quite different persons would appear, and she could decide on neither.
dearly loved
From this reading The dear old judge stood on the porch to wave a last farewell and to repeat his promise to look into the matter of Talbot plantations.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading She tried to place herself in a like position but when she attempted to replace Mr. Goldsborough in her mind with some other, two quite different persons would appear, and she could decide on neither.
someone who is a detective
From this reading The little lad from Mackenzie had been dismissed long before, and it was Mr. Dick Goldsborough himself who insisted upon setting them upon their way.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading She tried to place herself in a like position but when she attempted to replace Mr. Goldsborough in her mind with some other, two quite different persons would appear, and she could decide on neither.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading TWO BUGGIES It was with difficulty that the two visitors were able to take their leave that afternoon, and only the promise to come again and stay longer gave them liberty to go without hurting the feelings of these old friends.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading The little lad from Mackenzie had been dismissed long before, and it was Mr. Dick Goldsborough himself who insisted upon setting them upon their way.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Linda wondered how it must seem to Miss Ri to be driving behind the horses of her former lover, himself holding the reins.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading The dear old judge stood on the porch to wave a last farewell and to repeat his promise to look into the matter of Talbot plantations.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading TWO BUGGIES It was with difficulty that the two visitors were able to take their leave that afternoon, and only the promise to come again and stay longer gave them liberty to go without hurting the feelings of these old friends.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Linda wondered how it must seem to Miss Ri to be driving behind the horses of her former lover, himself holding the reins.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading TWO BUGGIES It was with difficulty that the two visitors were able to take their leave that afternoon, and only the promise to come again and stay longer gave them liberty to go without hurting the feelings of these old friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The little lad from Mackenzie had been dismissed long before, and it was Mr. Dick Goldsborough himself who insisted upon setting them upon their way.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading TWO BUGGIES It was with difficulty that the two visitors were able to take their leave that afternoon, and only the promise to come again and stay longer gave them liberty to go without hurting the feelings of these old friends.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading TWO BUGGIES It was with difficulty that the two visitors were able to take their leave that afternoon, and only the promise to come again and stay longer gave them liberty to go without hurting the feelings of these old friends.
Goldsborough
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From this reading The little lad from Mackenzie had been dismissed long before, and it was Mr. Dick Goldsborough himself who insisted upon setting them upon their way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The little lad from Mackenzie had been dismissed long before, and it was Mr. Dick Goldsborough himself who insisted upon setting them upon their way.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Linda wondered how it must seem to Miss Ri to be driving behind the horses of her former lover, himself holding the reins.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She tried to place herself in a like position but when she attempted to replace Mr. Goldsborough in her mind with some other, two quite different persons would appear, and she could decide on neither.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The little lad from Mackenzie had been dismissed long before, and it was Mr. Dick Goldsborough himself who insisted upon setting them upon their way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The dear old judge stood on the porch to wave a last farewell and to repeat his promise to look into the matter of Talbot plantations.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Linda wondered how it must seem to Miss Ri to be driving behind the horses of her former lover, himself holding the reins.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Linda wondered how it must seem to Miss Ri to be driving behind the horses of her former lover, himself holding the reins.
how
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From this reading Linda wondered how it must seem to Miss Ri to be driving behind the horses of her former lover, himself holding the reins.
hurtingnounUS /ˈhɜːrtɪŋ/
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading TWO BUGGIES It was with difficulty that the two visitors were able to take their leave that afternoon, and only the promise to come again and stay longer gave them liberty to go without hurting the feelings of these old friends.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She tried to place herself in a like position but when she attempted to replace Mr. Goldsborough in her mind with some other, two quite different persons would appear, and she could decide on neither.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading The little lad from Mackenzie had been dismissed long before, and it was Mr. Dick Goldsborough himself who insisted upon setting them upon their way.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The dear old judge stood on the porch to wave a last farewell and to repeat his promise to look into the matter of Talbot plantations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TWO BUGGIES It was with difficulty that the two visitors were able to take their leave that afternoon, and only the promise to come again and stay longer gave them liberty to go without hurting the feelings of these old friends.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading The dear old judge stood on the porch to wave a last farewell and to repeat his promise to look into the matter of Talbot plantations.
a boy or man
From this reading The little lad from Mackenzie had been dismissed long before, and it was Mr. Dick Goldsborough himself who insisted upon setting them upon their way.
immediately past
From this reading The dear old judge stood on the porch to wave a last farewell and to repeat his promise to look into the matter of Talbot plantations.
go away from a place
From this reading TWO BUGGIES It was with difficulty that the two visitors were able to take their leave that afternoon, and only the promise to come again and stay longer gave them liberty to go without hurting the feelings of these old friends.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading TWO BUGGIES It was with difficulty that the two visitors were able to take their leave that afternoon, and only the promise to come again and stay longer gave them liberty to go without hurting the feelings of these old friends.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She tried to place herself in a like position but when she attempted to replace Mr. Goldsborough in her mind with some other, two quite different persons would appear, and she could decide on neither.
Linda
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From this reading Linda wondered how it must seem to Miss Ri to be driving behind the horses of her former lover, himself holding the reins.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little lad from Mackenzie had been dismissed long before, and it was Mr. Dick Goldsborough himself who insisted upon setting them upon their way.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The little lad from Mackenzie had been dismissed long before, and it was Mr. Dick Goldsborough himself who insisted upon setting them upon their way.
for more time
From this reading TWO BUGGIES It was with difficulty that the two visitors were able to take their leave that afternoon, and only the promise to come again and stay longer gave them liberty to go without hurting the feelings of these old friends.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The dear old judge stood on the porch to wave a last farewell and to repeat his promise to look into the matter of Talbot plantations.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Linda wondered how it must seem to Miss Ri to be driving behind the horses of her former lover, himself holding the reins.
MackenzienounUS /məˈkenzi/
Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)
From this reading The little lad from Mackenzie had been dismissed long before, and it was Mr. Dick Goldsborough himself who insisted upon setting them upon their way.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The dear old judge stood on the porch to wave a last farewell and to repeat his promise to look into the matter of Talbot plantations.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She tried to place herself in a like position but when she attempted to replace Mr. Goldsborough in her mind with some other, two quite different persons would appear, and she could decide on neither.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Linda wondered how it must seem to Miss Ri to be driving behind the horses of her former lover, himself holding the reins.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The little lad from Mackenzie had been dismissed long before, and it was Mr. Dick Goldsborough himself who insisted upon setting them upon their way.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Linda wondered how it must seem to Miss Ri to be driving behind the horses of her former lover, himself holding the reins.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading She tried to place herself in a like position but when she attempted to replace Mr. Goldsborough in her mind with some other, two quite different persons would appear, and she could decide on neither.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TWO BUGGIES It was with difficulty that the two visitors were able to take their leave that afternoon, and only the promise to come again and stay longer gave them liberty to go without hurting the feelings of these old friends.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading TWO BUGGIES It was with difficulty that the two visitors were able to take their leave that afternoon, and only the promise to come again and stay longer gave them liberty to go without hurting the feelings of these old friends.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The dear old judge stood on the porch to wave a last farewell and to repeat his promise to look into the matter of Talbot plantations.
and nothing more
From this reading TWO BUGGIES It was with difficulty that the two visitors were able to take their leave that afternoon, and only the promise to come again and stay longer gave them liberty to go without hurting the feelings of these old friends.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She tried to place herself in a like position but when she attempted to replace Mr. Goldsborough in her mind with some other, two quite different persons would appear, and she could decide on neither.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading She tried to place herself in a like position but when she attempted to replace Mr. Goldsborough in her mind with some other, two quite different persons would appear, and she could decide on neither.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading She tried to place herself in a like position but when she attempted to replace Mr. Goldsborough in her mind with some other, two quite different persons would appear, and she could decide on neither.
plantationsnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “plantation” — an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading The dear old judge stood on the porch to wave a last farewell and to repeat his promise to look into the matter of Talbot plantations.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading The dear old judge stood on the porch to wave a last farewell and to repeat his promise to look into the matter of Talbot plantations.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading She tried to place herself in a like position but when she attempted to replace Mr. Goldsborough in her mind with some other, two quite different persons would appear, and she could decide on neither.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading TWO BUGGIES It was with difficulty that the two visitors were able to take their leave that afternoon, and only the promise to come again and stay longer gave them liberty to go without hurting the feelings of these old friends.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She tried to place herself in a like position but when she attempted to replace Mr. Goldsborough in her mind with some other, two quite different persons would appear, and she could decide on neither.
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading Linda wondered how it must seem to Miss Ri to be driving behind the horses of her former lover, himself holding the reins.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading The dear old judge stood on the porch to wave a last farewell and to repeat his promise to look into the matter of Talbot plantations.
replaceverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪs/
substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading She tried to place herself in a like position but when she attempted to replace Mr. Goldsborough in her mind with some other, two quite different persons would appear, and she could decide on neither.
Rinoun
a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies; the smallest state
From this reading Linda wondered how it must seem to Miss Ri to be driving behind the horses of her former lover, himself holding the reins.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Linda wondered how it must seem to Miss Ri to be driving behind the horses of her former lover, himself holding the reins.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading The little lad from Mackenzie had been dismissed long before, and it was Mr. Dick Goldsborough himself who insisted upon setting them upon their way.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She tried to place herself in a like position but when she attempted to replace Mr. Goldsborough in her mind with some other, two quite different persons would appear, and she could decide on neither.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She tried to place herself in a like position but when she attempted to replace Mr. Goldsborough in her mind with some other, two quite different persons would appear, and she could decide on neither.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading TWO BUGGIES It was with difficulty that the two visitors were able to take their leave that afternoon, and only the promise to come again and stay longer gave them liberty to go without hurting the feelings of these old friends.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The dear old judge stood on the porch to wave a last farewell and to repeat his promise to look into the matter of Talbot plantations.
carry out
From this reading TWO BUGGIES It was with difficulty that the two visitors were able to take their leave that afternoon, and only the promise to come again and stay longer gave them liberty to go without hurting the feelings of these old friends.
TalbotnounUS /ˈtælbət/
English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)
From this reading The dear old judge stood on the porch to wave a last farewell and to repeat his promise to look into the matter of Talbot plantations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TWO BUGGIES It was with difficulty that the two visitors were able to take their leave that afternoon, and only the promise to come again and stay longer gave them liberty to go without hurting the feelings of these old friends.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO BUGGIES It was with difficulty that the two visitors were able to take their leave that afternoon, and only the promise to come again and stay longer gave them liberty to go without hurting the feelings of these old friends.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading TWO BUGGIES It was with difficulty that the two visitors were able to take their leave that afternoon, and only the promise to come again and stay longer gave them liberty to go without hurting the feelings of these old friends.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading TWO BUGGIES It was with difficulty that the two visitors were able to take their leave that afternoon, and only the promise to come again and stay longer gave them liberty to go without hurting the feelings of these old friends.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading TWO BUGGIES It was with difficulty that the two visitors were able to take their leave that afternoon, and only the promise to come again and stay longer gave them liberty to go without hurting the feelings of these old friends.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TWO BUGGIES It was with difficulty that the two visitors were able to take their leave that afternoon, and only the promise to come again and stay longer gave them liberty to go without hurting the feelings of these old friends.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading She tried to place herself in a like position but when she attempted to replace Mr. Goldsborough in her mind with some other, two quite different persons would appear, and she could decide on neither.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO BUGGIES It was with difficulty that the two visitors were able to take their leave that afternoon, and only the promise to come again and stay longer gave them liberty to go without hurting the feelings of these old friends.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The little lad from Mackenzie had been dismissed long before, and it was Mr. Dick Goldsborough himself who insisted upon setting them upon their way.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading TWO BUGGIES It was with difficulty that the two visitors were able to take their leave that afternoon, and only the promise to come again and stay longer gave them liberty to go without hurting the feelings of these old friends.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TWO BUGGIES It was with difficulty that the two visitors were able to take their leave that afternoon, and only the promise to come again and stay longer gave them liberty to go without hurting the feelings of these old friends.
one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading The dear old judge stood on the porch to wave a last farewell and to repeat his promise to look into the matter of Talbot plantations.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The little lad from Mackenzie had been dismissed long before, and it was Mr. Dick Goldsborough himself who insisted upon setting them upon their way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading TWO BUGGIES It was with difficulty that the two visitors were able to take their leave that afternoon, and only the promise to come again and stay longer gave them liberty to go without hurting the feelings of these old friends.
at the time that
From this reading She tried to place herself in a like position but when she attempted to replace Mr. Goldsborough in her mind with some other, two quite different persons would appear, and she could decide on neither.
which person or people
From this reading The little lad from Mackenzie had been dismissed long before, and it was Mr. Dick Goldsborough himself who insisted upon setting them upon their way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TWO BUGGIES It was with difficulty that the two visitors were able to take their leave that afternoon, and only the promise to come again and stay longer gave them liberty to go without hurting the feelings of these old friends.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading TWO BUGGIES It was with difficulty that the two visitors were able to take their leave that afternoon, and only the promise to come again and stay longer gave them liberty to go without hurting the feelings of these old friends.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Linda wondered how it must seem to Miss Ri to be driving behind the horses of her former lover, himself holding the reins.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She tried to place herself in a like position but when she attempted to replace Mr. Goldsborough in her mind with some other, two quite different persons would appear, and she could decide on neither.
