used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SIR ANTHONY GYDE was a fearless horseman, but a somewhat timid motorist, as motorists go.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He drove carefully, rarely exceeding fifteen miles an hour.
ANTHONYnounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading SIR ANTHONY GYDE was a fearless horseman, but a somewhat timid motorist, as motorists go.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was lucky to-day, for on these roads of Cumberland it is nothing to meet with a flock of five hundred sheep or so, or a string of farm carts, each drawn by a horse terrified of motor-cars, as most of the farm horses of Cumberland still are.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SIR ANTHONY GYDE was a fearless horseman, but a somewhat timid motorist, as motorists go.
on or to one side
From this reading To-day, however, he cast his timidity aside.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading SIR ANTHONY GYDE was a fearless horseman, but a somewhat timid motorist, as motorists go.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was lucky to-day, for on these roads of Cumberland it is nothing to meet with a flock of five hundred sheep or so, or a string of farm carts, each drawn by a horse terrified of motor-cars, as most of the farm horses of Cumberland still are.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading He drove carefully, rarely exceeding fifteen miles an hour.
cartsnounUS /kɑːrts/
plural of “cart” — a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading He was lucky to-day, for on these roads of Cumberland it is nothing to meet with a flock of five hundred sheep or so, or a string of farm carts, each drawn by a horse terrified of motor-cars, as most of the farm horses of Cumberland still are.
put or send forth
From this reading To-day, however, he cast his timidity aside.
CumberlandnounUS /ˈkʌmbərlənd/
English general; son of George II; fought unsuccessfully in the battle of Fontenoy (1721-1765)
From this reading He was lucky to-day, for on these roads of Cumberland it is nothing to meet with a flock of five hundred sheep or so, or a string of farm carts, each drawn by a horse terrified of motor-cars, as most of the farm horses of Cumberland still are.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading He was lucky to-day, for on these roads of Cumberland it is nothing to meet with a flock of five hundred sheep or so, or a string of farm carts, each drawn by a horse terrified of motor-cars, as most of the farm horses of Cumberland still are.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading He drove carefully, rarely exceeding fifteen miles an hour.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He was lucky to-day, for on these roads of Cumberland it is nothing to meet with a flock of five hundred sheep or so, or a string of farm carts, each drawn by a horse terrified of motor-cars, as most of the farm horses of Cumberland still are.
exceedingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading He drove carefully, rarely exceeding fifteen miles an hour.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading He was lucky to-day, for on these roads of Cumberland it is nothing to meet with a flock of five hundred sheep or so, or a string of farm carts, each drawn by a horse terrified of motor-cars, as most of the farm horses of Cumberland still are.
fearlessadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrləs/
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
From this reading SIR ANTHONY GYDE was a fearless horseman, but a somewhat timid motorist, as motorists go.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading He drove carefully, rarely exceeding fifteen miles an hour.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading He was lucky to-day, for on these roads of Cumberland it is nothing to meet with a flock of five hundred sheep or so, or a string of farm carts, each drawn by a horse terrified of motor-cars, as most of the farm horses of Cumberland still are.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading He was lucky to-day, for on these roads of Cumberland it is nothing to meet with a flock of five hundred sheep or so, or a string of farm carts, each drawn by a horse terrified of motor-cars, as most of the farm horses of Cumberland still are.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was lucky to-day, for on these roads of Cumberland it is nothing to meet with a flock of five hundred sheep or so, or a string of farm carts, each drawn by a horse terrified of motor-cars, as most of the farm horses of Cumberland still are.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It was ten minutes to four when he reached Throstle Hall.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading SIR ANTHONY GYDE was a fearless horseman, but a somewhat timid motorist, as motorists go.
GYDE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SIR ANTHONY GYDE was a fearless horseman, but a somewhat timid motorist, as motorists go.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading It was ten minutes to four when he reached Throstle Hall.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He drove carefully, rarely exceeding fifteen miles an hour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To-day, however, he cast his timidity aside.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He was lucky to-day, for on these roads of Cumberland it is nothing to meet with a flock of five hundred sheep or so, or a string of farm carts, each drawn by a horse terrified of motor-cars, as most of the farm horses of Cumberland still are.
horsemannounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
a man skilled in equitation
From this reading SIR ANTHONY GYDE was a fearless horseman, but a somewhat timid motorist, as motorists go.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He was lucky to-day, for on these roads of Cumberland it is nothing to meet with a flock of five hundred sheep or so, or a string of farm carts, each drawn by a horse terrified of motor-cars, as most of the farm horses of Cumberland still are.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He drove carefully, rarely exceeding fifteen miles an hour.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading To-day, however, he cast his timidity aside.
ten 10s
From this reading He was lucky to-day, for on these roads of Cumberland it is nothing to meet with a flock of five hundred sheep or so, or a string of farm carts, each drawn by a horse terrified of motor-cars, as most of the farm horses of Cumberland still are.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was lucky to-day, for on these roads of Cumberland it is nothing to meet with a flock of five hundred sheep or so, or a string of farm carts, each drawn by a horse terrified of motor-cars, as most of the farm horses of Cumberland still are.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was lucky to-day, for on these roads of Cumberland it is nothing to meet with a flock of five hundred sheep or so, or a string of farm carts, each drawn by a horse terrified of motor-cars, as most of the farm horses of Cumberland still are.
occurring by chance
From this reading He was lucky to-day, for on these roads of Cumberland it is nothing to meet with a flock of five hundred sheep or so, or a string of farm carts, each drawn by a horse terrified of motor-cars, as most of the farm horses of Cumberland still are.
come together
From this reading He was lucky to-day, for on these roads of Cumberland it is nothing to meet with a flock of five hundred sheep or so, or a string of farm carts, each drawn by a horse terrified of motor-cars, as most of the farm horses of Cumberland still are.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading He drove carefully, rarely exceeding fifteen miles an hour.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading It was ten minutes to four when he reached Throstle Hall.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He was lucky to-day, for on these roads of Cumberland it is nothing to meet with a flock of five hundred sheep or so, or a string of farm carts, each drawn by a horse terrified of motor-cars, as most of the farm horses of Cumberland still are.
motor-cars
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was lucky to-day, for on these roads of Cumberland it is nothing to meet with a flock of five hundred sheep or so, or a string of farm carts, each drawn by a horse terrified of motor-cars, as most of the farm horses of Cumberland still are.
motoristnounUS /ˈmoʊtərɪst/
someone who drives (or travels in) an automobile
From this reading SIR ANTHONY GYDE was a fearless horseman, but a somewhat timid motorist, as motorists go.
motoristsnounUS /ˈmoʊtərəsts/
plural of “motorist” — someone who drives (or travels in) an automobile
From this reading SIR ANTHONY GYDE was a fearless horseman, but a somewhat timid motorist, as motorists go.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He was lucky to-day, for on these roads of Cumberland it is nothing to meet with a flock of five hundred sheep or so, or a string of farm carts, each drawn by a horse terrified of motor-cars, as most of the farm horses of Cumberland still are.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was lucky to-day, for on these roads of Cumberland it is nothing to meet with a flock of five hundred sheep or so, or a string of farm carts, each drawn by a horse terrified of motor-cars, as most of the farm horses of Cumberland still are.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was lucky to-day, for on these roads of Cumberland it is nothing to meet with a flock of five hundred sheep or so, or a string of farm carts, each drawn by a horse terrified of motor-cars, as most of the farm horses of Cumberland still are.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was lucky to-day, for on these roads of Cumberland it is nothing to meet with a flock of five hundred sheep or so, or a string of farm carts, each drawn by a horse terrified of motor-cars, as most of the farm horses of Cumberland still are.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading He drove carefully, rarely exceeding fifteen miles an hour.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was ten minutes to four when he reached Throstle Hall.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading He was lucky to-day, for on these roads of Cumberland it is nothing to meet with a flock of five hundred sheep or so, or a string of farm carts, each drawn by a horse terrified of motor-cars, as most of the farm horses of Cumberland still are.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading He was lucky to-day, for on these roads of Cumberland it is nothing to meet with a flock of five hundred sheep or so, or a string of farm carts, each drawn by a horse terrified of motor-cars, as most of the farm horses of Cumberland still are.
term of address for a man
From this reading SIR ANTHONY GYDE was a fearless horseman, but a somewhat timid motorist, as motorists go.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was lucky to-day, for on these roads of Cumberland it is nothing to meet with a flock of five hundred sheep or so, or a string of farm carts, each drawn by a horse terrified of motor-cars, as most of the farm horses of Cumberland still are.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading SIR ANTHONY GYDE was a fearless horseman, but a somewhat timid motorist, as motorists go.
not in physical motion
From this reading He was lucky to-day, for on these roads of Cumberland it is nothing to meet with a flock of five hundred sheep or so, or a string of farm carts, each drawn by a horse terrified of motor-cars, as most of the farm horses of Cumberland still are.
a lightweight cord
From this reading He was lucky to-day, for on these roads of Cumberland it is nothing to meet with a flock of five hundred sheep or so, or a string of farm carts, each drawn by a horse terrified of motor-cars, as most of the farm horses of Cumberland still are.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading It was ten minutes to four when he reached Throstle Hall.
terrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪd/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading He was lucky to-day, for on these roads of Cumberland it is nothing to meet with a flock of five hundred sheep or so, or a string of farm carts, each drawn by a horse terrified of motor-cars, as most of the farm horses of Cumberland still are.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was lucky to-day, for on these roads of Cumberland it is nothing to meet with a flock of five hundred sheep or so, or a string of farm carts, each drawn by a horse terrified of motor-cars, as most of the farm horses of Cumberland still are.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He was lucky to-day, for on these roads of Cumberland it is nothing to meet with a flock of five hundred sheep or so, or a string of farm carts, each drawn by a horse terrified of motor-cars, as most of the farm horses of Cumberland still are.
Throstlenoun
a spinning machine formerly used to twist and wind fibers of cotton or wool continuously
From this reading It was ten minutes to four when he reached Throstle Hall.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading SIR ANTHONY GYDE was a fearless horseman, but a somewhat timid motorist, as motorists go.
timiditynounUS /təˈmɪdəti/
fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions
From this reading To-day, however, he cast his timidity aside.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was lucky to-day, for on these roads of Cumberland it is nothing to meet with a flock of five hundred sheep or so, or a string of farm carts, each drawn by a horse terrified of motor-cars, as most of the farm horses of Cumberland still are.
To-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To-day, however, he cast his timidity aside.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SIR ANTHONY GYDE was a fearless horseman, but a somewhat timid motorist, as motorists go.
at the time that
From this reading It was ten minutes to four when he reached Throstle Hall.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was lucky to-day, for on these roads of Cumberland it is nothing to meet with a flock of five hundred sheep or so, or a string of farm carts, each drawn by a horse terrified of motor-cars, as most of the farm horses of Cumberland still are.
