used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After having been away no longer than four weeks, he landed at Liverpool on a bright winter's morning, and, taking an early train, reached Cottonborough about mid-day.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading After having been away no longer than four weeks, he landed at Liverpool on a bright winter's morning, and, taking an early train, reached Cottonborough about mid-day.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After having been away no longer than four weeks, he landed at Liverpool on a bright winter's morning, and, taking an early train, reached Cottonborough about mid-day.
anew
From this reading HOME AGAIN.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After having been away no longer than four weeks, he landed at Liverpool on a bright winter's morning, and, taking an early train, reached Cottonborough about mid-day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After having been away no longer than four weeks, he landed at Liverpool on a bright winter's morning, and, taking an early train, reached Cottonborough about mid-day.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading He had telegraphed the time of his arrival, and Bounder, the coachman, was at the station to meet him with the dog-cart.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After having been away no longer than four weeks, he landed at Liverpool on a bright winter's morning, and, taking an early train, reached Cottonborough about mid-day.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading After having been away no longer than four weeks, he landed at Liverpool on a bright winter's morning, and, taking an early train, reached Cottonborough about mid-day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had sent his message for the purpose of preparing his sister for his arrival; for he knew she preferred not to be taken unawares by such events.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After having been away no longer than four weeks, he landed at Liverpool on a bright winter's morning, and, taking an early train, reached Cottonborough about mid-day.
BoundernounUS /ˈbaʊndər/
someone who is morally reprehensible
From this reading He had telegraphed the time of his arrival, and Bounder, the coachman, was at the station to meet him with the dog-cart.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading After having been away no longer than four weeks, he landed at Liverpool on a bright winter's morning, and, taking an early train, reached Cottonborough about mid-day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had sent his message for the purpose of preparing his sister for his arrival; for he knew she preferred not to be taken unawares by such events.
coachmannounUS /ˈkoʊtʃmən/
a man who drives a coach (or carriage)
From this reading He had telegraphed the time of his arrival, and Bounder, the coachman, was at the station to meet him with the dog-cart.
CobblernounUS /ˈkɑːblər/
a person who makes or repairs shoes
From this reading It was with feelings of deep gratitude to God that "Cobbler" Horn set foot once more upon his native land.
Cottonborough
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From this reading After having been away no longer than four weeks, he landed at Liverpool on a bright winter's morning, and, taking an early train, reached Cottonborough about mid-day.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading It was with feelings of deep gratitude to God that "Cobbler" Horn set foot once more upon his native land.
dog-cart
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From this reading He had telegraphed the time of his arrival, and Bounder, the coachman, was at the station to meet him with the dog-cart.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading After having been away no longer than four weeks, he landed at Liverpool on a bright winter's morning, and, taking an early train, reached Cottonborough about mid-day.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading He had sent his message for the purpose of preparing his sister for his arrival; for he knew she preferred not to be taken unawares by such events.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading It was with feelings of deep gratitude to God that "Cobbler" Horn set foot once more upon his native land.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading It was with feelings of deep gratitude to God that "Cobbler" Horn set foot once more upon his native land.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had sent his message for the purpose of preparing his sister for his arrival; for he knew she preferred not to be taken unawares by such events.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading After having been away no longer than four weeks, he landed at Liverpool on a bright winter's morning, and, taking an early train, reached Cottonborough about mid-day.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading It was with feelings of deep gratitude to God that "Cobbler" Horn set foot once more upon his native land.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading It was with feelings of deep gratitude to God that "Cobbler" Horn set foot once more upon his native land.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had telegraphed the time of his arrival, and Bounder, the coachman, was at the station to meet him with the dog-cart.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading After having been away no longer than four weeks, he landed at Liverpool on a bright winter's morning, and, taking an early train, reached Cottonborough about mid-day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After having been away no longer than four weeks, he landed at Liverpool on a bright winter's morning, and, taking an early train, reached Cottonborough about mid-day.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had telegraphed the time of his arrival, and Bounder, the coachman, was at the station to meet him with the dog-cart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was with feelings of deep gratitude to God that "Cobbler" Horn set foot once more upon his native land.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading HOME AGAIN.
HornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading It was with feelings of deep gratitude to God that "Cobbler" Horn set foot once more upon his native land.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was with feelings of deep gratitude to God that "Cobbler" Horn set foot once more upon his native land.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He had sent his message for the purpose of preparing his sister for his arrival; for he knew she preferred not to be taken unawares by such events.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading It was with feelings of deep gratitude to God that "Cobbler" Horn set foot once more upon his native land.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading After having been away no longer than four weeks, he landed at Liverpool on a bright winter's morning, and, taking an early train, reached Cottonborough about mid-day.
LiverpoolnounUS /ˈlɪvərpuːl/
a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports
From this reading After having been away no longer than four weeks, he landed at Liverpool on a bright winter's morning, and, taking an early train, reached Cottonborough about mid-day.
for more time
From this reading After having been away no longer than four weeks, he landed at Liverpool on a bright winter's morning, and, taking an early train, reached Cottonborough about mid-day.
come together
From this reading He had telegraphed the time of his arrival, and Bounder, the coachman, was at the station to meet him with the dog-cart.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading He had sent his message for the purpose of preparing his sister for his arrival; for he knew she preferred not to be taken unawares by such events.
mid-day
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From this reading After having been away no longer than four weeks, he landed at Liverpool on a bright winter's morning, and, taking an early train, reached Cottonborough about mid-day.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was with feelings of deep gratitude to God that "Cobbler" Horn set foot once more upon his native land.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading After having been away no longer than four weeks, he landed at Liverpool on a bright winter's morning, and, taking an early train, reached Cottonborough about mid-day.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading It was with feelings of deep gratitude to God that "Cobbler" Horn set foot once more upon his native land.
not any; not one
From this reading After having been away no longer than four weeks, he landed at Liverpool on a bright winter's morning, and, taking an early train, reached Cottonborough about mid-day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had sent his message for the purpose of preparing his sister for his arrival; for he knew she preferred not to be taken unawares by such events.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was with feelings of deep gratitude to God that "Cobbler" Horn set foot once more upon his native land.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After having been away no longer than four weeks, he landed at Liverpool on a bright winter's morning, and, taking an early train, reached Cottonborough about mid-day.
on one occasion
From this reading It was with feelings of deep gratitude to God that "Cobbler" Horn set foot once more upon his native land.
more desirable than another
From this reading He had sent his message for the purpose of preparing his sister for his arrival; for he knew she preferred not to be taken unawares by such events.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading He had sent his message for the purpose of preparing his sister for his arrival; for he knew she preferred not to be taken unawares by such events.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He had sent his message for the purpose of preparing his sister for his arrival; for he knew she preferred not to be taken unawares by such events.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading After having been away no longer than four weeks, he landed at Liverpool on a bright winter's morning, and, taking an early train, reached Cottonborough about mid-day.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He had sent his message for the purpose of preparing his sister for his arrival; for he knew she preferred not to be taken unawares by such events.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was with feelings of deep gratitude to God that "Cobbler" Horn set foot once more upon his native land.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had sent his message for the purpose of preparing his sister for his arrival; for he knew she preferred not to be taken unawares by such events.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading He had sent his message for the purpose of preparing his sister for his arrival; for he knew she preferred not to be taken unawares by such events.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading He had telegraphed the time of his arrival, and Bounder, the coachman, was at the station to meet him with the dog-cart.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He had sent his message for the purpose of preparing his sister for his arrival; for he knew she preferred not to be taken unawares by such events.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He had sent his message for the purpose of preparing his sister for his arrival; for he knew she preferred not to be taken unawares by such events.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading After having been away no longer than four weeks, he landed at Liverpool on a bright winter's morning, and, taking an early train, reached Cottonborough about mid-day.
telegraphedverbUS /ˈteləɡræft/
past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams
From this reading He had telegraphed the time of his arrival, and Bounder, the coachman, was at the station to meet him with the dog-cart.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading After having been away no longer than four weeks, he landed at Liverpool on a bright winter's morning, and, taking an early train, reached Cottonborough about mid-day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was with feelings of deep gratitude to God that "Cobbler" Horn set foot once more upon his native land.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had telegraphed the time of his arrival, and Bounder, the coachman, was at the station to meet him with the dog-cart.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had telegraphed the time of his arrival, and Bounder, the coachman, was at the station to meet him with the dog-cart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was with feelings of deep gratitude to God that "Cobbler" Horn set foot once more upon his native land.
create by training and teaching
From this reading After having been away no longer than four weeks, he landed at Liverpool on a bright winter's morning, and, taking an early train, reached Cottonborough about mid-day.
unawaresadverbUS /ˌʌnəˈwerz/
without forethought or plan; inadvertently
From this reading He had sent his message for the purpose of preparing his sister for his arrival; for he knew she preferred not to be taken unawares by such events.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was with feelings of deep gratitude to God that "Cobbler" Horn set foot once more upon his native land.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was with feelings of deep gratitude to God that "Cobbler" Horn set foot once more upon his native land.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading After having been away no longer than four weeks, he landed at Liverpool on a bright winter's morning, and, taking an early train, reached Cottonborough about mid-day.
winter'snounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading After having been away no longer than four weeks, he landed at Liverpool on a bright winter's morning, and, taking an early train, reached Cottonborough about mid-day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was with feelings of deep gratitude to God that "Cobbler" Horn set foot once more upon his native land.
