used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At the distance of about a quarter of a mile from the old Priory the two paused, and Dudley turned to take the path across the fields which led to the ruin, while Martin Oldkirk went on; but after a moment the young gentleman paused, and called to his companion, saying, "I think you would do it more quickly if you would go back and get the gig we left at Seafield.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading At the distance of about a quarter of a mile from the old Priory the two paused, and Dudley turned to take the path across the fields which led to the ruin, while Martin Oldkirk went on; but after a moment the young gentleman paused, and called to his companion, saying, "I think you would do it more quickly if you would go back and get the gig we left at Seafield.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading At the distance of about a quarter of a mile from the old Priory the two paused, and Dudley turned to take the path across the fields which led to the ruin, while Martin Oldkirk went on; but after a moment the young gentleman paused, and called to his companion, saying, "I think you would do it more quickly if you would go back and get the gig we left at Seafield.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading At the distance of about a quarter of a mile from the old Priory the two paused, and Dudley turned to take the path across the fields which led to the ruin, while Martin Oldkirk went on; but after a moment the young gentleman paused, and called to his companion, saying, "I think you would do it more quickly if you would go back and get the gig we left at Seafield.
(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 I should like to have them all at Brandon by half-past nine."
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He was not alone, however, for by his side was Martin Oldkirk, whose stern but not unpleasant features were lighted up with an expression of high satisfaction.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading It still wanted half an hour of eight o'clock on the following morning, when Dudley walked along the road from Beach Rock to Brandon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It still wanted half an hour of eight o'clock on the following morning, when Dudley walked along the road from Beach Rock to Brandon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the distance of about a quarter of a mile from the old Priory the two paused, and Dudley turned to take the path across the fields which led to the ruin, while Martin Oldkirk went on; but after a moment the young gentleman paused, and called to his companion, saying, "I think you would do it more quickly if you would go back and get the gig we left at Seafield.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the distance of about a quarter of a mile from the old Priory the two paused, and Dudley turned to take the path across the fields which led to the ruin, while Martin Oldkirk went on; but after a moment the young gentleman paused, and called to his companion, saying, "I think you would do it more quickly if you would go back and get the gig we left at Seafield.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading At the distance of about a quarter of a mile from the old Priory the two paused, and Dudley turned to take the path across the fields which led to the ruin, while Martin Oldkirk went on; but after a moment the young gentleman paused, and called to his companion, saying, "I think you would do it more quickly if you would go back and get the gig we left at Seafield.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading It still wanted half an hour of eight o'clock on the following morning, when Dudley walked along the road from Beach Rock to Brandon.
Brandon
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From this reading It still wanted half an hour of eight o'clock on the following morning, when Dudley walked along the road from Beach Rock to Brandon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was not alone, however, for by his side was Martin Oldkirk, whose stern but not unpleasant features were lighted up with an expression of high satisfaction.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was not alone, however, for by his side was Martin Oldkirk, whose stern but not unpleasant features were lighted up with an expression of high satisfaction.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading At the distance of about a quarter of a mile from the old Priory the two paused, and Dudley turned to take the path across the fields which led to the ruin, while Martin Oldkirk went on; but after a moment the young gentleman paused, and called to his companion, saying, "I think you would do it more quickly if you would go back and get the gig we left at Seafield.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading At the distance of about a quarter of a mile from the old Priory the two paused, and Dudley turned to take the path across the fields which led to the ruin, while Martin Oldkirk went on; but after a moment the young gentleman paused, and called to his companion, saying, "I think you would do it more quickly if you would go back and get the gig we left at Seafield.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading At the distance of about a quarter of a mile from the old Priory the two paused, and Dudley turned to take the path across the fields which led to the ruin, while Martin Oldkirk went on; but after a moment the young gentleman paused, and called to his companion, saying, "I think you would do it more quickly if you would go back and get the gig we left at Seafield.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading At the distance of about a quarter of a mile from the old Priory the two paused, and Dudley turned to take the path across the fields which led to the ruin, while Martin Oldkirk went on; but after a moment the young gentleman paused, and called to his companion, saying, "I think you would do it more quickly if you would go back and get the gig we left at Seafield.
Dudley
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From this reading It still wanted half an hour of eight o'clock on the following morning, when Dudley walked along the road from Beach Rock to Brandon.
being one more than seven
From this reading It still wanted half an hour of eight o'clock on the following morning, when Dudley walked along the road from Beach Rock to Brandon.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He was not alone, however, for by his side was Martin Oldkirk, whose stern but not unpleasant features were lighted up with an expression of high satisfaction.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading He was not alone, however, for by his side was Martin Oldkirk, whose stern but not unpleasant features were lighted up with an expression of high satisfaction.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading At the distance of about a quarter of a mile from the old Priory the two paused, and Dudley turned to take the path across the fields which led to the ruin, while Martin Oldkirk went on; but after a moment the young gentleman paused, and called to his companion, saying, "I think you would do it more quickly if you would go back and get the gig we left at Seafield.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It still wanted half an hour of eight o'clock on the following morning, when Dudley walked along the road from Beach Rock to Brandon.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "I shall go quicker on foot, sir," replied Oldkirk.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was not alone, however, for by his side was Martin Oldkirk, whose stern but not unpleasant features were lighted up with an expression of high satisfaction.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It still wanted half an hour of eight o'clock on the following morning, when Dudley walked along the road from Beach Rock to Brandon.
a man of refinement
From this reading At the distance of about a quarter of a mile from the old Priory the two paused, and Dudley turned to take the path across the fields which led to the ruin, while Martin Oldkirk went on; but after a moment the young gentleman paused, and called to his companion, saying, "I think you would do it more quickly if you would go back and get the gig we left at Seafield.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading At the distance of about a quarter of a mile from the old Priory the two paused, and Dudley turned to take the path across the fields which led to the ruin, while Martin Oldkirk went on; but after a moment the young gentleman paused, and called to his companion, saying, "I think you would do it more quickly if you would go back and get the gig we left at Seafield.
gignounUS /ɡɪɡ/
long and light rowing boat; especially for racing
From this reading At the distance of about a quarter of a mile from the old Priory the two paused, and Dudley turned to take the path across the fields which led to the ruin, while Martin Oldkirk went on; but after a moment the young gentleman paused, and called to his companion, saying, "I think you would do it more quickly if you would go back and get the gig we left at Seafield.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At the distance of about a quarter of a mile from the old Priory the two paused, and Dudley turned to take the path across the fields which led to the ruin, while Martin Oldkirk went on; but after a moment the young gentleman paused, and called to his companion, saying, "I think you would do it more quickly if you would go back and get the gig we left at Seafield.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It still wanted half an hour of eight o'clock on the following morning, when Dudley walked along the road from Beach Rock to Brandon.
half-past
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From this reading I should like to have them all at Brandon by half-past nine."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I should like to have them all at Brandon by half-past nine."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not alone, however, for by his side was Martin Oldkirk, whose stern but not unpleasant features were lighted up with an expression of high satisfaction.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He was not alone, however, for by his side was Martin Oldkirk, whose stern but not unpleasant features were lighted up with an expression of high satisfaction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was not alone, however, for by his side was Martin Oldkirk, whose stern but not unpleasant features were lighted up with an expression of high satisfaction.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It still wanted half an hour of eight o'clock on the following morning, when Dudley walked along the road from Beach Rock to Brandon.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He was not alone, however, for by his side was Martin Oldkirk, whose stern but not unpleasant features were lighted up with an expression of high satisfaction.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading At the distance of about a quarter of a mile from the old Priory the two paused, and Dudley turned to take the path across the fields which led to the ruin, while Martin Oldkirk went on; but after a moment the young gentleman paused, and called to his companion, saying, "I think you would do it more quickly if you would go back and get the gig we left at Seafield.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading At the distance of about a quarter of a mile from the old Priory the two paused, and Dudley turned to take the path across the fields which led to the ruin, while Martin Oldkirk went on; but after a moment the young gentleman paused, and called to his companion, saying, "I think you would do it more quickly if you would go back and get the gig we left at Seafield.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It still wanted half an hour of eight o'clock on the following morning, when Dudley walked along the road from Beach Rock to Brandon.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading At the distance of about a quarter of a mile from the old Priory the two paused, and Dudley turned to take the path across the fields which led to the ruin, while Martin Oldkirk went on; but after a moment the young gentleman paused, and called to his companion, saying, "I think you would do it more quickly if you would go back and get the gig we left at Seafield.
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 At the distance of about a quarter of a mile from the old Priory the two paused, and Dudley turned to take the path across the fields which led to the ruin, while Martin Oldkirk went on; but after a moment the young gentleman paused, and called to his companion, saying, "I think you would do it more quickly if you would go back and get the gig we left at Seafield.
set afire or burning
From this reading He was not alone, however, for by his side was Martin Oldkirk, whose stern but not unpleasant features were lighted up with an expression of high satisfaction.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I should like to have them all at Brandon by half-past nine."
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading He was not alone, however, for by his side was Martin Oldkirk, whose stern but not unpleasant features were lighted up with an expression of high satisfaction.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading At the distance of about a quarter of a mile from the old Priory the two paused, and Dudley turned to take the path across the fields which led to the ruin, while Martin Oldkirk went on; but after a moment the young gentleman paused, and called to his companion, saying, "I think you would do it more quickly if you would go back and get the gig we left at Seafield.
a particular point in time
From this reading At the distance of about a quarter of a mile from the old Priory the two paused, and Dudley turned to take the path across the fields which led to the ruin, while Martin Oldkirk went on; but after a moment the young gentleman paused, and called to his companion, saying, "I think you would do it more quickly if you would go back and get the gig we left at Seafield.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At the distance of about a quarter of a mile from the old Priory the two paused, and Dudley turned to take the path across the fields which led to the ruin, while Martin Oldkirk went on; but after a moment the young gentleman paused, and called to his companion, saying, "I think you would do it more quickly if you would go back and get the gig we left at Seafield.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It still wanted half an hour of eight o'clock on the following morning, when Dudley walked along the road from Beach Rock to Brandon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading I should like to have them all at Brandon by half-past nine."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not alone, however, for by his side was Martin Oldkirk, whose stern but not unpleasant features were lighted up with an expression of high satisfaction.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It still wanted half an hour of eight o'clock on the following morning, when Dudley walked along the road from Beach Rock to Brandon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It still wanted half an hour of eight o'clock on the following morning, when Dudley walked along the road from Beach Rock to Brandon.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading At the distance of about a quarter of a mile from the old Priory the two paused, and Dudley turned to take the path across the fields which led to the ruin, while Martin Oldkirk went on; but after a moment the young gentleman paused, and called to his companion, saying, "I think you would do it more quickly if you would go back and get the gig we left at Seafield.
Oldkirk
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From this reading He was not alone, however, for by his side was Martin Oldkirk, whose stern but not unpleasant features were lighted up with an expression of high satisfaction.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It still wanted half an hour of eight o'clock on the following morning, when Dudley walked along the road from Beach Rock to Brandon.
a course of conduct
From this reading At the distance of about a quarter of a mile from the old Priory the two paused, and Dudley turned to take the path across the fields which led to the ruin, while Martin Oldkirk went on; but after a moment the young gentleman paused, and called to his companion, saying, "I think you would do it more quickly if you would go back and get the gig we left at Seafield.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading At the distance of about a quarter of a mile from the old Priory the two paused, and Dudley turned to take the path across the fields which led to the ruin, while Martin Oldkirk went on; but after a moment the young gentleman paused, and called to his companion, saying, "I think you would do it more quickly if you would go back and get the gig we left at Seafield.
PriorynounUS /ˈpraɪəri/
religious residence in a monastery governed by a prior or a convent governed by a prioress
From this reading At the distance of about a quarter of a mile from the old Priory the two paused, and Dudley turned to take the path across the fields which led to the ruin, while Martin Oldkirk went on; but after a moment the young gentleman paused, and called to his companion, saying, "I think you would do it more quickly if you would go back and get the gig we left at Seafield.
one of four equal parts
From this reading At the distance of about a quarter of a mile from the old Priory the two paused, and Dudley turned to take the path across the fields which led to the ruin, while Martin Oldkirk went on; but after a moment the young gentleman paused, and called to his companion, saying, "I think you would do it more quickly if you would go back and get the gig we left at Seafield.
quickeradverbUS /ˈkwɪkər/
more quickly
From this reading "I shall go quicker on foot, sir," replied Oldkirk.
with speed
From this reading At the distance of about a quarter of a mile from the old Priory the two paused, and Dudley turned to take the path across the fields which led to the ruin, while Martin Oldkirk went on; but after a moment the young gentleman paused, and called to his companion, saying, "I think you would do it more quickly if you would go back and get the gig we left at Seafield.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I shall go quicker on foot, sir," replied Oldkirk.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading It still wanted half an hour of eight o'clock on the following morning, when Dudley walked along the road from Beach Rock to Brandon.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading It still wanted half an hour of eight o'clock on the following morning, when Dudley walked along the road from Beach Rock to Brandon.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading At the distance of about a quarter of a mile from the old Priory the two paused, and Dudley turned to take the path across the fields which led to the ruin, while Martin Oldkirk went on; but after a moment the young gentleman paused, and called to his companion, saying, "I think you would do it more quickly if you would go back and get the gig we left at Seafield.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading He was not alone, however, for by his side was Martin Oldkirk, whose stern but not unpleasant features were lighted up with an expression of high satisfaction.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading At the distance of about a quarter of a mile from the old Priory the two paused, and Dudley turned to take the path across the fields which led to the ruin, while Martin Oldkirk went on; but after a moment the young gentleman paused, and called to his companion, saying, "I think you would do it more quickly if you would go back and get the gig we left at Seafield.
Seafield
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From this reading At the distance of about a quarter of a mile from the old Priory the two paused, and Dudley turned to take the path across the fields which led to the ruin, while Martin Oldkirk went on; but after a moment the young gentleman paused, and called to his companion, saying, "I think you would do it more quickly if you would go back and get the gig we left at Seafield.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I shall go quicker on foot, sir," replied Oldkirk.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should like to have them all at Brandon by half-past nine."
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He was not alone, however, for by his side was Martin Oldkirk, whose stern but not unpleasant features were lighted up with an expression of high satisfaction.
term of address for a man
From this reading "I shall go quicker on foot, sir," replied Oldkirk.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading He was not alone, however, for by his side was Martin Oldkirk, whose stern but not unpleasant features were lighted up with an expression of high satisfaction.
not in physical motion
From this reading It still wanted half an hour of eight o'clock on the following morning, when Dudley walked along the road from Beach Rock to Brandon.
carry out
From this reading At the distance of about a quarter of a mile from the old Priory the two paused, and Dudley turned to take the path across the fields which led to the ruin, while Martin Oldkirk went on; but after a moment the young gentleman paused, and called to his companion, saying, "I think you would do it more quickly if you would go back and get the gig we left at Seafield.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It still wanted half an hour of eight o'clock on the following morning, when Dudley walked along the road from Beach Rock to Brandon.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I should like to have them all at Brandon by half-past nine."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading At the distance of about a quarter of a mile from the old Priory the two paused, and Dudley turned to take the path across the fields which led to the ruin, while Martin Oldkirk went on; but after a moment the young gentleman paused, and called to his companion, saying, "I think you would do it more quickly if you would go back and get the gig we left at Seafield.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It still wanted half an hour of eight o'clock on the following morning, when Dudley walked along the road from Beach Rock to Brandon.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading At the distance of about a quarter of a mile from the old Priory the two paused, and Dudley turned to take the path across the fields which led to the ruin, while Martin Oldkirk went on; but after a moment the young gentleman paused, and called to his companion, saying, "I think you would do it more quickly if you would go back and get the gig we left at Seafield.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At the distance of about a quarter of a mile from the old Priory the two paused, and Dudley turned to take the path across the fields which led to the ruin, while Martin Oldkirk went on; but after a moment the young gentleman paused, and called to his companion, saying, "I think you would do it more quickly if you would go back and get the gig we left at Seafield.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading He was not alone, however, for by his side was Martin Oldkirk, whose stern but not unpleasant features were lighted up with an expression of high satisfaction.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was not alone, however, for by his side was Martin Oldkirk, whose stern but not unpleasant features were lighted up with an expression of high satisfaction.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading It still wanted half an hour of eight o'clock on the following morning, when Dudley walked along the road from Beach Rock to Brandon.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading It still wanted half an hour of eight o'clock on the following morning, when Dudley walked along the road from Beach Rock to Brandon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was not alone, however, for by his side was Martin Oldkirk, whose stern but not unpleasant features were lighted up with an expression of high satisfaction.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading At the distance of about a quarter of a mile from the old Priory the two paused, and Dudley turned to take the path across the fields which led to the ruin, while Martin Oldkirk went on; but after a moment the young gentleman paused, and called to his companion, saying, "I think you would do it more quickly if you would go back and get the gig we left at Seafield.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At the distance of about a quarter of a mile from the old Priory the two paused, and Dudley turned to take the path across the fields which led to the ruin, while Martin Oldkirk went on; but after a moment the young gentleman paused, and called to his companion, saying, "I think you would do it more quickly if you would go back and get the gig we left at Seafield.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was not alone, however, for by his side was Martin Oldkirk, whose stern but not unpleasant features were lighted up with an expression of high satisfaction.
at the time that
From this reading It still wanted half an hour of eight o'clock on the following morning, when Dudley walked along the road from Beach Rock to Brandon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At the distance of about a quarter of a mile from the old Priory the two paused, and Dudley turned to take the path across the fields which led to the ruin, while Martin Oldkirk went on; but after a moment the young gentleman paused, and called to his companion, saying, "I think you would do it more quickly if you would go back and get the gig we left at Seafield.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading At the distance of about a quarter of a mile from the old Priory the two paused, and Dudley turned to take the path across the fields which led to the ruin, while Martin Oldkirk went on; but after a moment the young gentleman paused, and called to his companion, saying, "I think you would do it more quickly if you would go back and get the gig we left at Seafield.
belonging to which person
From this reading He was not alone, however, for by his side was Martin Oldkirk, whose stern but not unpleasant features were lighted up with an expression of high satisfaction.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was not alone, however, for by his side was Martin Oldkirk, whose stern but not unpleasant features were lighted up with an expression of high satisfaction.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At the distance of about a quarter of a mile from the old Priory the two paused, and Dudley turned to take the path across the fields which led to the ruin, while Martin Oldkirk went on; but after a moment the young gentleman paused, and called to his companion, saying, "I think you would do it more quickly if you would go back and get the gig we left at Seafield.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading At the distance of about a quarter of a mile from the old Priory the two paused, and Dudley turned to take the path across the fields which led to the ruin, while Martin Oldkirk went on; but after a moment the young gentleman paused, and called to his companion, saying, "I think you would do it more quickly if you would go back and get the gig we left at Seafield.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading At the distance of about a quarter of a mile from the old Priory the two paused, and Dudley turned to take the path across the fields which led to the ruin, while Martin Oldkirk went on; but after a moment the young gentleman paused, and called to his companion, saying, "I think you would do it more quickly if you would go back and get the gig we left at Seafield.
