used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Richard Pringle reached the street, he set off at a rapid walk for Lincoln's Inn Fields.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In the intense excitement of the last few minutes, he had told her she was mad, and he almost believed it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The dialogue of the past hour hurried through his brain in an incoherent, inconsequential mass.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His thoughts and feelings were too much disturbed for reasoning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Richard Pringle reached the street, he set off at a rapid walk for Lincoln's Inn Fields.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading In the intense excitement of the last few minutes, he had told her she was mad, and he almost believed it.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading The dialogue of the past hour hurried through his brain in an incoherent, inconsequential mass.
dialoguenounUS /ˈdaɪəlɔːɡ/
a conversation between two persons
From this reading The dialogue of the past hour hurried through his brain in an incoherent, inconsequential mass.
having the place or position changed
From this reading His thoughts and feelings were too much disturbed for reasoning.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading THE ELDER PRINGLE SPEAKS.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading In the intense excitement of the last few minutes, he had told her she was mad, and he almost believed it.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading His thoughts and feelings were too much disturbed for reasoning.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In the intense excitement of the last few minutes, he had told her she was mad, and he almost believed it.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading When Richard Pringle reached the street, he set off at a rapid walk for Lincoln's Inn Fields.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Richard Pringle reached the street, he set off at a rapid walk for Lincoln's Inn Fields.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the intense excitement of the last few minutes, he had told her she was mad, and he almost believed it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Richard Pringle reached the street, he set off at a rapid walk for Lincoln's Inn Fields.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the intense excitement of the last few minutes, he had told her she was mad, and he almost believed it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His thoughts and feelings were too much disturbed for reasoning.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The dialogue of the past hour hurried through his brain in an incoherent, inconsequential mass.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading The dialogue of the past hour hurried through his brain in an incoherent, inconsequential mass.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The dialogue of the past hour hurried through his brain in an incoherent, inconsequential mass.
incoherentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrənt/
without logical or meaningful connection
From this reading The dialogue of the past hour hurried through his brain in an incoherent, inconsequential mass.
inconsequentialadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋkɑːnsəˈkwentʃəl/
lacking worth or importance
From this reading The dialogue of the past hour hurried through his brain in an incoherent, inconsequential mass.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading When Richard Pringle reached the street, he set off at a rapid walk for Lincoln's Inn Fields.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading In the intense excitement of the last few minutes, he had told her she was mad, and he almost believed it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the intense excitement of the last few minutes, he had told her she was mad, and he almost believed it.
immediately past
From this reading In the intense excitement of the last few minutes, he had told her she was mad, and he almost believed it.
Lincoln'snounUS /ˈlɪŋkənz/
possessive form of “lincoln” — 16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading When Richard Pringle reached the street, he set off at a rapid walk for Lincoln's Inn Fields.
roused to anger
From this reading In the intense excitement of the last few minutes, he had told her she was mad, and he almost believed it.
the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field
From this reading The dialogue of the past hour hurried through his brain in an incoherent, inconsequential mass.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading In the intense excitement of the last few minutes, he had told her she was mad, and he almost believed it.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading His thoughts and feelings were too much disturbed for reasoning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The dialogue of the past hour hurried through his brain in an incoherent, inconsequential mass.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When Richard Pringle reached the street, he set off at a rapid walk for Lincoln's Inn Fields.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The dialogue of the past hour hurried through his brain in an incoherent, inconsequential mass.
PRINGLE
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From this reading THE ELDER PRINGLE SPEAKS.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading When Richard Pringle reached the street, he set off at a rapid walk for Lincoln's Inn Fields.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When Richard Pringle reached the street, he set off at a rapid walk for Lincoln's Inn Fields.
reasoningnounUS /ˈriːzənɪŋ/
thinking that is coherent and logical
From this reading His thoughts and feelings were too much disturbed for reasoning.
Richard
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From this reading When Richard Pringle reached the street, he set off at a rapid walk for Lincoln's Inn Fields.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When Richard Pringle reached the street, he set off at a rapid walk for Lincoln's Inn Fields.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the intense excitement of the last few minutes, he had told her she was mad, and he almost believed it.
SPEAKSverbUS /spiːks/
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading THE ELDER PRINGLE SPEAKS.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading When Richard Pringle reached the street, he set off at a rapid walk for Lincoln's Inn Fields.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ELDER PRINGLE SPEAKS.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His thoughts and feelings were too much disturbed for reasoning.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The dialogue of the past hour hurried through his brain in an incoherent, inconsequential mass.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading In the intense excitement of the last few minutes, he had told her she was mad, and he almost believed it.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading His thoughts and feelings were too much disturbed for reasoning.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading When Richard Pringle reached the street, he set off at a rapid walk for Lincoln's Inn Fields.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the intense excitement of the last few minutes, he had told her she was mad, and he almost believed it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His thoughts and feelings were too much disturbed for reasoning.
at the time that
From this reading When Richard Pringle reached the street, he set off at a rapid walk for Lincoln's Inn Fields.
