used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Apparently the hackney coachman was accustomed to difficulties with the toll-gate; for he rested on the box in profoundest slumber, recumbent, with his chin sunk on his chest; and only woke up--with a start which shook the vehicle--when a black hearse with plumes waving went rattling by us and back towards Plymouth.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Apparently the hackney coachman was accustomed to difficulties with the toll-gate; for he rested on the box in profoundest slumber, recumbent, with his chin sunk on his chest; and only woke up--with a start which shook the vehicle--when a black hearse with plumes waving went rattling by us and back towards Plymouth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Apparently the hackney coachman was accustomed to difficulties with the toll-gate; for he rested on the box in profoundest slumber, recumbent, with his chin sunk on his chest; and only woke up--with a start which shook the vehicle--when a black hearse with plumes waving went rattling by us and back towards Plymouth.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "Oh, it's been heavinly!" he announced.
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently the hackney coachman was accustomed to difficulties with the toll-gate; for he rested on the box in profoundest slumber, recumbent, with his chin sunk on his chest; and only woke up--with a start which shook the vehicle--when a black hearse with plumes waving went rattling by us and back towards Plymouth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A minute later Mr. Jope reappeared at the coach door, perspiring copiously, but triumphant.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Apparently the hackney coachman was accustomed to difficulties with the toll-gate; for he rested on the box in profoundest slumber, recumbent, with his chin sunk on his chest; and only woke up--with a start which shook the vehicle--when a black hearse with plumes waving went rattling by us and back towards Plymouth.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Oh, it's been heavinly!" he announced.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Apparently the hackney coachman was accustomed to difficulties with the toll-gate; for he rested on the box in profoundest slumber, recumbent, with his chin sunk on his chest; and only woke up--with a start which shook the vehicle--when a black hearse with plumes waving went rattling by us and back towards Plymouth.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Apparently the hackney coachman was accustomed to difficulties with the toll-gate; for he rested on the box in profoundest slumber, recumbent, with his chin sunk on his chest; and only woke up--with a start which shook the vehicle--when a black hearse with plumes waving went rattling by us and back towards Plymouth.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A minute later Mr. Jope reappeared at the coach door, perspiring copiously, but triumphant.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Apparently the hackney coachman was accustomed to difficulties with the toll-gate; for he rested on the box in profoundest slumber, recumbent, with his chin sunk on his chest; and only woke up--with a start which shook the vehicle--when a black hearse with plumes waving went rattling by us and back towards Plymouth.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading Apparently the hackney coachman was accustomed to difficulties with the toll-gate; for he rested on the box in profoundest slumber, recumbent, with his chin sunk on his chest; and only woke up--with a start which shook the vehicle--when a black hearse with plumes waving went rattling by us and back towards Plymouth.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading Apparently the hackney coachman was accustomed to difficulties with the toll-gate; for he rested on the box in profoundest slumber, recumbent, with his chin sunk on his chest; and only woke up--with a start which shook the vehicle--when a black hearse with plumes waving went rattling by us and back towards Plymouth.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading A minute later Mr. Jope reappeared at the coach door, perspiring copiously, but triumphant.
coachmannounUS /ˈkoʊtʃmən/
a man who drives a coach (or carriage)
From this reading Apparently the hackney coachman was accustomed to difficulties with the toll-gate; for he rested on the box in profoundest slumber, recumbent, with his chin sunk on his chest; and only woke up--with a start which shook the vehicle--when a black hearse with plumes waving went rattling by us and back towards Plymouth.
copiouslyadverbUS /ˈkoʊpjəsli/
in an abundant manner
From this reading A minute later Mr. Jope reappeared at the coach door, perspiring copiously, but triumphant.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Apparently the hackney coachman was accustomed to difficulties with the toll-gate; for he rested on the box in profoundest slumber, recumbent, with his chin sunk on his chest; and only woke up--with a start which shook the vehicle--when a black hearse with plumes waving went rattling by us and back towards Plymouth.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A minute later Mr. Jope reappeared at the coach door, perspiring copiously, but triumphant.
FERRYverbUS /ˈferi/
transport from one place to another
From this reading SALTASH FERRY.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Apparently the hackney coachman was accustomed to difficulties with the toll-gate; for he rested on the box in profoundest slumber, recumbent, with his chin sunk on his chest; and only woke up--with a start which shook the vehicle--when a black hearse with plumes waving went rattling by us and back towards Plymouth.
hackneynounUS /ˈhækni/
a carriage for hire
From this reading Apparently the hackney coachman was accustomed to difficulties with the toll-gate; for he rested on the box in profoundest slumber, recumbent, with his chin sunk on his chest; and only woke up--with a start which shook the vehicle--when a black hearse with plumes waving went rattling by us and back towards Plymouth.
hallo
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From this reading "Why, hallo!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Apparently the hackney coachman was accustomed to difficulties with the toll-gate; for he rested on the box in profoundest slumber, recumbent, with his chin sunk on his chest; and only woke up--with a start which shook the vehicle--when a black hearse with plumes waving went rattling by us and back towards Plymouth.
hearsenounUS /hɜːrs/
a vehicle for carrying a coffin to a church or a cemetery; formerly drawn by horses but now usually a motor vehicle
From this reading Apparently the hackney coachman was accustomed to difficulties with the toll-gate; for he rested on the box in profoundest slumber, recumbent, with his chin sunk on his chest; and only woke up--with a start which shook the vehicle--when a black hearse with plumes waving went rattling by us and back towards Plymouth.
heavinly
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From this reading "Oh, it's been heavinly!" he announced.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Apparently the hackney coachman was accustomed to difficulties with the toll-gate; for he rested on the box in profoundest slumber, recumbent, with his chin sunk on his chest; and only woke up--with a start which shook the vehicle--when a black hearse with plumes waving went rattling by us and back towards Plymouth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Apparently the hackney coachman was accustomed to difficulties with the toll-gate; for he rested on the box in profoundest slumber, recumbent, with his chin sunk on his chest; and only woke up--with a start which shook the vehicle--when a black hearse with plumes waving went rattling by us and back towards Plymouth.
it's
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From this reading "Oh, it's been heavinly!" he announced.
Jope
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From this reading A minute later Mr. Jope reappeared at the coach door, perspiring copiously, but triumphant.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A minute later Mr. Jope reappeared at the coach door, perspiring copiously, but triumphant.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading A minute later Mr. Jope reappeared at the coach door, perspiring copiously, but triumphant.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A minute later Mr. Jope reappeared at the coach door, perspiring copiously, but triumphant.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, it's been heavinly!" he announced.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Apparently the hackney coachman was accustomed to difficulties with the toll-gate; for he rested on the box in profoundest slumber, recumbent, with his chin sunk on his chest; and only woke up--with a start which shook the vehicle--when a black hearse with plumes waving went rattling by us and back towards Plymouth.
and nothing more
From this reading Apparently the hackney coachman was accustomed to difficulties with the toll-gate; for he rested on the box in profoundest slumber, recumbent, with his chin sunk on his chest; and only woke up--with a start which shook the vehicle--when a black hearse with plumes waving went rattling by us and back towards Plymouth.
perspiringverbUS /pərˈspaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “perspire” — excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin
From this reading A minute later Mr. Jope reappeared at the coach door, perspiring copiously, but triumphant.
plumesnounUS /pluːmz/
plural of “plume” — anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness
From this reading Apparently the hackney coachman was accustomed to difficulties with the toll-gate; for he rested on the box in profoundest slumber, recumbent, with his chin sunk on his chest; and only woke up--with a start which shook the vehicle--when a black hearse with plumes waving went rattling by us and back towards Plymouth.
PlymouthnounUS /ˈplɪməθ/
a town in Massachusetts founded by Pilgrims in 1620
From this reading Apparently the hackney coachman was accustomed to difficulties with the toll-gate; for he rested on the box in profoundest slumber, recumbent, with his chin sunk on his chest; and only woke up--with a start which shook the vehicle--when a black hearse with plumes waving went rattling by us and back towards Plymouth.
profoundest
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From this reading Apparently the hackney coachman was accustomed to difficulties with the toll-gate; for he rested on the box in profoundest slumber, recumbent, with his chin sunk on his chest; and only woke up--with a start which shook the vehicle--when a black hearse with plumes waving went rattling by us and back towards Plymouth.
rattlingnounUS /ˈrætlɪŋ/
a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
From this reading Apparently the hackney coachman was accustomed to difficulties with the toll-gate; for he rested on the box in profoundest slumber, recumbent, with his chin sunk on his chest; and only woke up--with a start which shook the vehicle--when a black hearse with plumes waving went rattling by us and back towards Plymouth.
reappearedverbUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrd/
past form of “reappear” — appear again
From this reading A minute later Mr. Jope reappeared at the coach door, perspiring copiously, but triumphant.
recumbentadjective
lying down; in a position of comfort or rest
From this reading Apparently the hackney coachman was accustomed to difficulties with the toll-gate; for he rested on the box in profoundest slumber, recumbent, with his chin sunk on his chest; and only woke up--with a start which shook the vehicle--when a black hearse with plumes waving went rattling by us and back towards Plymouth.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Apparently the hackney coachman was accustomed to difficulties with the toll-gate; for he rested on the box in profoundest slumber, recumbent, with his chin sunk on his chest; and only woke up--with a start which shook the vehicle--when a black hearse with plumes waving went rattling by us and back towards Plymouth.
SALTASH
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From this reading SALTASH FERRY.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Apparently the hackney coachman was accustomed to difficulties with the toll-gate; for he rested on the box in profoundest slumber, recumbent, with his chin sunk on his chest; and only woke up--with a start which shook the vehicle--when a black hearse with plumes waving went rattling by us and back towards Plymouth.
slumbernounUS /ˈslʌmbər/
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Apparently the hackney coachman was accustomed to difficulties with the toll-gate; for he rested on the box in profoundest slumber, recumbent, with his chin sunk on his chest; and only woke up--with a start which shook the vehicle--when a black hearse with plumes waving went rattling by us and back towards Plymouth.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Apparently the hackney coachman was accustomed to difficulties with the toll-gate; for he rested on the box in profoundest slumber, recumbent, with his chin sunk on his chest; and only woke up--with a start which shook the vehicle--when a black hearse with plumes waving went rattling by us and back towards Plymouth.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading Apparently the hackney coachman was accustomed to difficulties with the toll-gate; for he rested on the box in profoundest slumber, recumbent, with his chin sunk on his chest; and only woke up--with a start which shook the vehicle--when a black hearse with plumes waving went rattling by us and back towards Plymouth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Apparently the hackney coachman was accustomed to difficulties with the toll-gate; for he rested on the box in profoundest slumber, recumbent, with his chin sunk on his chest; and only woke up--with a start which shook the vehicle--when a black hearse with plumes waving went rattling by us and back towards Plymouth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Apparently the hackney coachman was accustomed to difficulties with the toll-gate; for he rested on the box in profoundest slumber, recumbent, with his chin sunk on his chest; and only woke up--with a start which shook the vehicle--when a black hearse with plumes waving went rattling by us and back towards Plymouth.
toll-gate
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From this reading Apparently the hackney coachman was accustomed to difficulties with the toll-gate; for he rested on the box in profoundest slumber, recumbent, with his chin sunk on his chest; and only woke up--with a start which shook the vehicle--when a black hearse with plumes waving went rattling by us and back towards Plymouth.
in the direction of
From this reading Apparently the hackney coachman was accustomed to difficulties with the toll-gate; for he rested on the box in profoundest slumber, recumbent, with his chin sunk on his chest; and only woke up--with a start which shook the vehicle--when a black hearse with plumes waving went rattling by us and back towards Plymouth.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading A minute later Mr. Jope reappeared at the coach door, perspiring copiously, but triumphant.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Apparently the hackney coachman was accustomed to difficulties with the toll-gate; for he rested on the box in profoundest slumber, recumbent, with his chin sunk on his chest; and only woke up--with a start which shook the vehicle--when a black hearse with plumes waving went rattling by us and back towards Plymouth.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Apparently the hackney coachman was accustomed to difficulties with the toll-gate; for he rested on the box in profoundest slumber, recumbent, with his chin sunk on his chest; and only woke up--with a start which shook the vehicle--when a black hearse with plumes waving went rattling by us and back towards Plymouth.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading Apparently the hackney coachman was accustomed to difficulties with the toll-gate; for he rested on the box in profoundest slumber, recumbent, with his chin sunk on his chest; and only woke up--with a start which shook the vehicle--when a black hearse with plumes waving went rattling by us and back towards Plymouth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Apparently the hackney coachman was accustomed to difficulties with the toll-gate; for he rested on the box in profoundest slumber, recumbent, with his chin sunk on his chest; and only woke up--with a start which shook the vehicle--when a black hearse with plumes waving went rattling by us and back towards Plymouth.
wavingnounUS /ˈweɪvɪŋ/
the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
From this reading Apparently the hackney coachman was accustomed to difficulties with the toll-gate; for he rested on the box in profoundest slumber, recumbent, with his chin sunk on his chest; and only woke up--with a start which shook the vehicle--when a black hearse with plumes waving went rattling by us and back towards Plymouth.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Apparently the hackney coachman was accustomed to difficulties with the toll-gate; for he rested on the box in profoundest slumber, recumbent, with his chin sunk on his chest; and only woke up--with a start which shook the vehicle--when a black hearse with plumes waving went rattling by us and back towards Plymouth.
at the time that
From this reading Apparently the hackney coachman was accustomed to difficulties with the toll-gate; for he rested on the box in profoundest slumber, recumbent, with his chin sunk on his chest; and only woke up--with a start which shook the vehicle--when a black hearse with plumes waving went rattling by us and back towards Plymouth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Apparently the hackney coachman was accustomed to difficulties with the toll-gate; for he rested on the box in profoundest slumber, recumbent, with his chin sunk on his chest; and only woke up--with a start which shook the vehicle--when a black hearse with plumes waving went rattling by us and back towards Plymouth.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, hallo!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Apparently the hackney coachman was accustomed to difficulties with the toll-gate; for he rested on the box in profoundest slumber, recumbent, with his chin sunk on his chest; and only woke up--with a start which shook the vehicle--when a black hearse with plumes waving went rattling by us and back towards Plymouth.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Apparently the hackney coachman was accustomed to difficulties with the toll-gate; for he rested on the box in profoundest slumber, recumbent, with his chin sunk on his chest; and only woke up--with a start which shook the vehicle--when a black hearse with plumes waving went rattling by us and back towards Plymouth.
