used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A foolish guide, and a gloomy night: The fears and dangers of darkness: Casual lights lead to error, and mishap_ While we had been discussing the above points, we had sat down; and rose to pursue our journey, as soon as we had brought them to a conclusion.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading _A foolish guide, and a gloomy night: The fears and dangers of darkness: Casual lights lead to error, and mishap_ While we had been discussing the above points, we had sat down; and rose to pursue our journey, as soon as we had brought them to a conclusion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A foolish guide, and a gloomy night: The fears and dangers of darkness: Casual lights lead to error, and mishap_ While we had been discussing the above points, we had sat down; and rose to pursue our journey, as soon as we had brought them to a conclusion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _A foolish guide, and a gloomy night: The fears and dangers of darkness: Casual lights lead to error, and mishap_ While we had been discussing the above points, we had sat down; and rose to pursue our journey, as soon as we had brought them to a conclusion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We had nine miles to travel, to the inn at which the stage coaches stopped; and were very willing, Clarke especially, to shorten the way.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The countryman said he was going part of the road; and that the remainder was so plain it could not be mistaken.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _A foolish guide, and a gloomy night: The fears and dangers of darkness: Casual lights lead to error, and mishap_ While we had been discussing the above points, we had sat down; and rose to pursue our journey, as soon as we had brought them to a conclusion.
bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading We were on the borders of a forest.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading _A foolish guide, and a gloomy night: The fears and dangers of darkness: Casual lights lead to error, and mishap_ While we had been discussing the above points, we had sat down; and rose to pursue our journey, as soon as we had brought them to a conclusion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As we proceeded, we came up with a countryman; who, enquiring where we were going, told us that, by striking a little out of the road, we might save half a mile.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As we proceeded, we came up with a countryman; who, enquiring where we were going, told us that, by striking a little out of the road, we might save half a mile.
CasualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading _A foolish guide, and a gloomy night: The fears and dangers of darkness: Casual lights lead to error, and mishap_ While we had been discussing the above points, we had sat down; and rose to pursue our journey, as soon as we had brought them to a conclusion.
Clarke
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From this reading We had nine miles to travel, to the inn at which the stage coaches stopped; and were very willing, Clarke especially, to shorten the way.
coachesnounUS /ˈkoʊtʃɪz/
plural of “coach” — (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team
From this reading We had nine miles to travel, to the inn at which the stage coaches stopped; and were very willing, Clarke especially, to shorten the way.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading _A foolish guide, and a gloomy night: The fears and dangers of darkness: Casual lights lead to error, and mishap_ While we had been discussing the above points, we had sat down; and rose to pursue our journey, as soon as we had brought them to a conclusion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The countryman said he was going part of the road; and that the remainder was so plain it could not be mistaken.
countrymannounUS /ˈkʌntrimən/
a man from your own country
From this reading As we proceeded, we came up with a countryman; who, enquiring where we were going, told us that, by striking a little out of the road, we might save half a mile.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading _A foolish guide, and a gloomy night: The fears and dangers of darkness: Casual lights lead to error, and mishap_ While we had been discussing the above points, we had sat down; and rose to pursue our journey, as soon as we had brought them to a conclusion.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading _A foolish guide, and a gloomy night: The fears and dangers of darkness: Casual lights lead to error, and mishap_ While we had been discussing the above points, we had sat down; and rose to pursue our journey, as soon as we had brought them to a conclusion.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading _A foolish guide, and a gloomy night: The fears and dangers of darkness: Casual lights lead to error, and mishap_ While we had been discussing the above points, we had sat down; and rose to pursue our journey, as soon as we had brought them to a conclusion.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading _A foolish guide, and a gloomy night: The fears and dangers of darkness: Casual lights lead to error, and mishap_ While we had been discussing the above points, we had sat down; and rose to pursue our journey, as soon as we had brought them to a conclusion.
enquiring
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From this reading As we proceeded, we came up with a countryman; who, enquiring where we were going, told us that, by striking a little out of the road, we might save half a mile.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading _A foolish guide, and a gloomy night: The fears and dangers of darkness: Casual lights lead to error, and mishap_ While we had been discussing the above points, we had sat down; and rose to pursue our journey, as soon as we had brought them to a conclusion.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading We had nine miles to travel, to the inn at which the stage coaches stopped; and were very willing, Clarke especially, to shorten the way.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading _A foolish guide, and a gloomy night: The fears and dangers of darkness: Casual lights lead to error, and mishap_ While we had been discussing the above points, we had sat down; and rose to pursue our journey, as soon as we had brought them to a conclusion.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading _A foolish guide, and a gloomy night: The fears and dangers of darkness: Casual lights lead to error, and mishap_ While we had been discussing the above points, we had sat down; and rose to pursue our journey, as soon as we had brought them to a conclusion.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading We were on the borders of a forest.
depressingly dark
From this reading _A foolish guide, and a gloomy night: The fears and dangers of darkness: Casual lights lead to error, and mishap_ While we had been discussing the above points, we had sat down; and rose to pursue our journey, as soon as we had brought them to a conclusion.
the act of departing
From this reading As we proceeded, we came up with a countryman; who, enquiring where we were going, told us that, by striking a little out of the road, we might save half a mile.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading _A foolish guide, and a gloomy night: The fears and dangers of darkness: Casual lights lead to error, and mishap_ While we had been discussing the above points, we had sat down; and rose to pursue our journey, as soon as we had brought them to a conclusion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _A foolish guide, and a gloomy night: The fears and dangers of darkness: Casual lights lead to error, and mishap_ While we had been discussing the above points, we had sat down; and rose to pursue our journey, as soon as we had brought them to a conclusion.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading As we proceeded, we came up with a countryman; who, enquiring where we were going, told us that, by striking a little out of the road, we might save half a mile.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The countryman said he was going part of the road; and that the remainder was so plain it could not be mistaken.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading We had nine miles to travel, to the inn at which the stage coaches stopped; and were very willing, Clarke especially, to shorten the way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The countryman said he was going part of the road; and that the remainder was so plain it could not be mistaken.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading _A foolish guide, and a gloomy night: The fears and dangers of darkness: Casual lights lead to error, and mishap_ While we had been discussing the above points, we had sat down; and rose to pursue our journey, as soon as we had brought them to a conclusion.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading _A foolish guide, and a gloomy night: The fears and dangers of darkness: Casual lights lead to error, and mishap_ While we had been discussing the above points, we had sat down; and rose to pursue our journey, as soon as we had brought them to a conclusion.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading _A foolish guide, and a gloomy night: The fears and dangers of darkness: Casual lights lead to error, and mishap_ While we had been discussing the above points, we had sat down; and rose to pursue our journey, as soon as we had brought them to a conclusion.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As we proceeded, we came up with a countryman; who, enquiring where we were going, told us that, by striking a little out of the road, we might save half a mile.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading As we proceeded, we came up with a countryman; who, enquiring where we were going, told us that, by striking a little out of the road, we might save half a mile.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading As we proceeded, we came up with a countryman; who, enquiring where we were going, told us that, by striking a little out of the road, we might save half a mile.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading We had nine miles to travel, to the inn at which the stage coaches stopped; and were very willing, Clarke especially, to shorten the way.
mishapnounUS /ˈmɪshæp/
an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
From this reading _A foolish guide, and a gloomy night: The fears and dangers of darkness: Casual lights lead to error, and mishap_ While we had been discussing the above points, we had sat down; and rose to pursue our journey, as soon as we had brought them to a conclusion.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading The countryman said he was going part of the road; and that the remainder was so plain it could not be mistaken.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading _A foolish guide, and a gloomy night: The fears and dangers of darkness: Casual lights lead to error, and mishap_ While we had been discussing the above points, we had sat down; and rose to pursue our journey, as soon as we had brought them to a conclusion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading We had nine miles to travel, to the inn at which the stage coaches stopped; and were very willing, Clarke especially, to shorten the way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The countryman said he was going part of the road; and that the remainder was so plain it could not be mistaken.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A foolish guide, and a gloomy night: The fears and dangers of darkness: Casual lights lead to error, and mishap_ While we had been discussing the above points, we had sat down; and rose to pursue our journey, as soon as we had brought them to a conclusion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We were on the borders of a forest.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _A foolish guide, and a gloomy night: The fears and dangers of darkness: Casual lights lead to error, and mishap_ While we had been discussing the above points, we had sat down; and rose to pursue our journey, as soon as we had brought them to a conclusion.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As we proceeded, we came up with a countryman; who, enquiring where we were going, told us that, by striking a little out of the road, we might save half a mile.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The countryman said he was going part of the road; and that the remainder was so plain it could not be mistaken.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The countryman said he was going part of the road; and that the remainder was so plain it could not be mistaken.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading _A foolish guide, and a gloomy night: The fears and dangers of darkness: Casual lights lead to error, and mishap_ While we had been discussing the above points, we had sat down; and rose to pursue our journey, as soon as we had brought them to a conclusion.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading As we proceeded, we came up with a countryman; who, enquiring where we were going, told us that, by striking a little out of the road, we might save half a mile.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading _A foolish guide, and a gloomy night: The fears and dangers of darkness: Casual lights lead to error, and mishap_ While we had been discussing the above points, we had sat down; and rose to pursue our journey, as soon as we had brought them to a conclusion.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading The countryman said he was going part of the road; and that the remainder was so plain it could not be mistaken.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading As we proceeded, we came up with a countryman; who, enquiring where we were going, told us that, by striking a little out of the road, we might save half a mile.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading _A foolish guide, and a gloomy night: The fears and dangers of darkness: Casual lights lead to error, and mishap_ While we had been discussing the above points, we had sat down; and rose to pursue our journey, as soon as we had brought them to a conclusion.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The countryman said he was going part of the road; and that the remainder was so plain it could not be mistaken.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading _A foolish guide, and a gloomy night: The fears and dangers of darkness: Casual lights lead to error, and mishap_ While we had been discussing the above points, we had sat down; and rose to pursue our journey, as soon as we had brought them to a conclusion.
except for; apart from
From this reading As we proceeded, we came up with a countryman; who, enquiring where we were going, told us that, by striking a little out of the road, we might save half a mile.
shortenverbUS /ˈʃɔːrtən/
make shorter than originally intended; reduce or retrench in length or duration
From this reading We had nine miles to travel, to the inn at which the stage coaches stopped; and were very willing, Clarke especially, to shorten the way.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The countryman said he was going part of the road; and that the remainder was so plain it could not be mistaken.
in the near future
From this reading _A foolish guide, and a gloomy night: The fears and dangers of darkness: Casual lights lead to error, and mishap_ While we had been discussing the above points, we had sat down; and rose to pursue our journey, as soon as we had brought them to a conclusion.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading We had nine miles to travel, to the inn at which the stage coaches stopped; and were very willing, Clarke especially, to shorten the way.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading We had nine miles to travel, to the inn at which the stage coaches stopped; and were very willing, Clarke especially, to shorten the way.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading As we proceeded, we came up with a countryman; who, enquiring where we were going, told us that, by striking a little out of the road, we might save half a mile.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As we proceeded, we came up with a countryman; who, enquiring where we were going, told us that, by striking a little out of the road, we might save half a mile.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A foolish guide, and a gloomy night: The fears and dangers of darkness: Casual lights lead to error, and mishap_ While we had been discussing the above points, we had sat down; and rose to pursue our journey, as soon as we had brought them to a conclusion.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _A foolish guide, and a gloomy night: The fears and dangers of darkness: Casual lights lead to error, and mishap_ While we had been discussing the above points, we had sat down; and rose to pursue our journey, as soon as we had brought them to a conclusion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _A foolish guide, and a gloomy night: The fears and dangers of darkness: Casual lights lead to error, and mishap_ While we had been discussing the above points, we had sat down; and rose to pursue our journey, as soon as we had brought them to a conclusion.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading As we proceeded, we came up with a countryman; who, enquiring where we were going, told us that, by striking a little out of the road, we might save half a mile.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We had nine miles to travel, to the inn at which the stage coaches stopped; and were very willing, Clarke especially, to shorten the way.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As we proceeded, we came up with a countryman; who, enquiring where we were going, told us that, by striking a little out of the road, we might save half a mile.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As we proceeded, we came up with a countryman; who, enquiring where we were going, told us that, by striking a little out of the road, we might save half a mile.
precisely as stated
From this reading We had nine miles to travel, to the inn at which the stage coaches stopped; and were very willing, Clarke especially, to shorten the way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The countryman said he was going part of the road; and that the remainder was so plain it could not be mistaken.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading We had nine miles to travel, to the inn at which the stage coaches stopped; and were very willing, Clarke especially, to shorten the way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _A foolish guide, and a gloomy night: The fears and dangers of darkness: Casual lights lead to error, and mishap_ While we had been discussing the above points, we had sat down; and rose to pursue our journey, as soon as we had brought them to a conclusion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were on the borders of a forest.
in or at the place that
From this reading As we proceeded, we came up with a countryman; who, enquiring where we were going, told us that, by striking a little out of the road, we might save half a mile.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We had nine miles to travel, to the inn at which the stage coaches stopped; and were very willing, Clarke especially, to shorten the way.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading _A foolish guide, and a gloomy night: The fears and dangers of darkness: Casual lights lead to error, and mishap_ While we had been discussing the above points, we had sat down; and rose to pursue our journey, as soon as we had brought them to a conclusion.
which person or people
From this reading As we proceeded, we came up with a countryman; who, enquiring where we were going, told us that, by striking a little out of the road, we might save half a mile.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading We had nine miles to travel, to the inn at which the stage coaches stopped; and were very willing, Clarke especially, to shorten the way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As we proceeded, we came up with a countryman; who, enquiring where we were going, told us that, by striking a little out of the road, we might save half a mile.
