used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a substantial meal had been despatched, our travellers repaired to the livery-stable, to inspect in person the condition of their horses.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a substantial meal had been despatched, our travellers repaired to the livery-stable, to inspect in person the condition of their horses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The approach of the two young gentlemen was not therefore immediately noticed by old Cato and another groom (who proved to be the coachman of the equipage they had left on the road), as they were busily engaged in rubbing down their horses, the dialogue between them was not brought to a close at once.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The approach of the two young gentlemen was not therefore immediately noticed by old Cato and another groom (who proved to be the coachman of the equipage they had left on the road), as they were busily engaged in rubbing down their horses, the dialogue between them was not brought to a close at once.
move towards
From this reading The approach of the two young gentlemen was not therefore immediately noticed by old Cato and another groom (who proved to be the coachman of the equipage they had left on the road), as they were busily engaged in rubbing down their horses, the dialogue between them was not brought to a close at once.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The approach of the two young gentlemen was not therefore immediately noticed by old Cato and another groom (who proved to be the coachman of the equipage they had left on the road), as they were busily engaged in rubbing down their horses, the dialogue between them was not brought to a close at once.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The approach of the two young gentlemen was not therefore immediately noticed by old Cato and another groom (who proved to be the coachman of the equipage they had left on the road), as they were busily engaged in rubbing down their horses, the dialogue between them was not brought to a close at once.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The approach of the two young gentlemen was not therefore immediately noticed by old Cato and another groom (who proved to be the coachman of the equipage they had left on the road), as they were busily engaged in rubbing down their horses, the dialogue between them was not brought to a close at once.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After a substantial meal had been despatched, our travellers repaired to the livery-stable, to inspect in person the condition of their horses.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The approach of the two young gentlemen was not therefore immediately noticed by old Cato and another groom (who proved to be the coachman of the equipage they had left on the road), as they were busily engaged in rubbing down their horses, the dialogue between them was not brought to a close at once.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The approach of the two young gentlemen was not therefore immediately noticed by old Cato and another groom (who proved to be the coachman of the equipage they had left on the road), as they were busily engaged in rubbing down their horses, the dialogue between them was not brought to a close at once.
Brumley
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From this reading "His name is Brumley," replied coachee.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The establishment was lighted with a single lamp, swung in the centre of the building.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading The approach of the two young gentlemen was not therefore immediately noticed by old Cato and another groom (who proved to be the coachman of the equipage they had left on the road), as they were busily engaged in rubbing down their horses, the dialogue between them was not brought to a close at once.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The approach of the two young gentlemen was not therefore immediately noticed by old Cato and another groom (who proved to be the coachman of the equipage they had left on the road), as they were busily engaged in rubbing down their horses, the dialogue between them was not brought to a close at once.
Cato
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From this reading The approach of the two young gentlemen was not therefore immediately noticed by old Cato and another groom (who proved to be the coachman of the equipage they had left on the road), as they were busily engaged in rubbing down their horses, the dialogue between them was not brought to a close at once.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading The establishment was lighted with a single lamp, swung in the centre of the building.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The approach of the two young gentlemen was not therefore immediately noticed by old Cato and another groom (who proved to be the coachman of the equipage they had left on the road), as they were busily engaged in rubbing down their horses, the dialogue between them was not brought to a close at once.
coachee
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From this reading "His name is Brumley," replied coachee.
coachmannounUS /ˈkoʊtʃmən/
a man who drives a coach (or carriage)
From this reading The approach of the two young gentlemen was not therefore immediately noticed by old Cato and another groom (who proved to be the coachman of the equipage they had left on the road), as they were busily engaged in rubbing down their horses, the dialogue between them was not brought to a close at once.
a state at a particular time
From this reading After a substantial meal had been despatched, our travellers repaired to the livery-stable, to inspect in person the condition of their horses.
despatched
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From this reading After a substantial meal had been despatched, our travellers repaired to the livery-stable, to inspect in person the condition of their horses.
dialoguenounUS /ˈdaɪəlɔːɡ/
a conversation between two persons
From this reading The approach of the two young gentlemen was not therefore immediately noticed by old Cato and another groom (who proved to be the coachman of the equipage they had left on the road), as they were busily engaged in rubbing down their horses, the dialogue between them was not brought to a close at once.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Who did you say the gentleman was?" said old Cato.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The approach of the two young gentlemen was not therefore immediately noticed by old Cato and another groom (who proved to be the coachman of the equipage they had left on the road), as they were busily engaged in rubbing down their horses, the dialogue between them was not brought to a close at once.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The approach of the two young gentlemen was not therefore immediately noticed by old Cato and another groom (who proved to be the coachman of the equipage they had left on the road), as they were busily engaged in rubbing down their horses, the dialogue between them was not brought to a close at once.
equipagenoun
equipment and supplies of a military force
From this reading The approach of the two young gentlemen was not therefore immediately noticed by old Cato and another groom (who proved to be the coachman of the equipage they had left on the road), as they were busily engaged in rubbing down their horses, the dialogue between them was not brought to a close at once.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading The establishment was lighted with a single lamp, swung in the centre of the building.
a man of refinement
From this reading "Who did you say the gentleman was?" said old Cato.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading The approach of the two young gentlemen was not therefore immediately noticed by old Cato and another groom (who proved to be the coachman of the equipage they had left on the road), as they were busily engaged in rubbing down their horses, the dialogue between them was not brought to a close at once.
groomverbUS /ɡruːm/
educate for a future role or function
From this reading The approach of the two young gentlemen was not therefore immediately noticed by old Cato and another groom (who proved to be the coachman of the equipage they had left on the road), as they were busily engaged in rubbing down their horses, the dialogue between them was not brought to a close at once.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After a substantial meal had been despatched, our travellers repaired to the livery-stable, to inspect in person the condition of their horses.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "His name is Brumley," replied coachee.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading After a substantial meal had been despatched, our travellers repaired to the livery-stable, to inspect in person the condition of their horses.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The approach of the two young gentlemen was not therefore immediately noticed by old Cato and another groom (who proved to be the coachman of the equipage they had left on the road), as they were busily engaged in rubbing down their horses, the dialogue between them was not brought to a close at once.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After a substantial meal had been despatched, our travellers repaired to the livery-stable, to inspect in person the condition of their horses.
inspectverbUS /ˌɪnˈspekt/
look over carefully
From this reading After a substantial meal had been despatched, our travellers repaired to the livery-stable, to inspect in person the condition of their horses.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "His name is Brumley," replied coachee.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading The establishment was lighted with a single lamp, swung in the centre of the building.
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 The approach of the two young gentlemen was not therefore immediately noticed by old Cato and another groom (who proved to be the coachman of the equipage they had left on the road), as they were busily engaged in rubbing down their horses, the dialogue between them was not brought to a close at once.
set afire or burning
From this reading The establishment was lighted with a single lamp, swung in the centre of the building.
livery-stable
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From this reading After a substantial meal had been despatched, our travellers repaired to the livery-stable, to inspect in person the condition of their horses.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading After a substantial meal had been despatched, our travellers repaired to the livery-stable, to inspect in person the condition of their horses.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "His name is Brumley," replied coachee.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The approach of the two young gentlemen was not therefore immediately noticed by old Cato and another groom (who proved to be the coachman of the equipage they had left on the road), as they were busily engaged in rubbing down their horses, the dialogue between them was not brought to a close at once.
being perceived or observed
From this reading The approach of the two young gentlemen was not therefore immediately noticed by old Cato and another groom (who proved to be the coachman of the equipage they had left on the road), as they were busily engaged in rubbing down their horses, the dialogue between them was not brought to a close at once.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After a substantial meal had been despatched, our travellers repaired to the livery-stable, to inspect in person the condition of their horses.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The approach of the two young gentlemen was not therefore immediately noticed by old Cato and another groom (who proved to be the coachman of the equipage they had left on the road), as they were busily engaged in rubbing down their horses, the dialogue between them was not brought to a close at once.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The approach of the two young gentlemen was not therefore immediately noticed by old Cato and another groom (who proved to be the coachman of the equipage they had left on the road), as they were busily engaged in rubbing down their horses, the dialogue between them was not brought to a close at once.
on one occasion
From this reading The approach of the two young gentlemen was not therefore immediately noticed by old Cato and another groom (who proved to be the coachman of the equipage they had left on the road), as they were busily engaged in rubbing down their horses, the dialogue between them was not brought to a close at once.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading After a substantial meal had been despatched, our travellers repaired to the livery-stable, to inspect in person the condition of their horses.
a human being
From this reading After a substantial meal had been despatched, our travellers repaired to the livery-stable, to inspect in person the condition of their horses.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The approach of the two young gentlemen was not therefore immediately noticed by old Cato and another groom (who proved to be the coachman of the equipage they had left on the road), as they were busily engaged in rubbing down their horses, the dialogue between them was not brought to a close at once.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading After a substantial meal had been despatched, our travellers repaired to the livery-stable, to inspect in person the condition of their horses.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "His name is Brumley," replied coachee.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The approach of the two young gentlemen was not therefore immediately noticed by old Cato and another groom (who proved to be the coachman of the equipage they had left on the road), as they were busily engaged in rubbing down their horses, the dialogue between them was not brought to a close at once.
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading The approach of the two young gentlemen was not therefore immediately noticed by old Cato and another groom (who proved to be the coachman of the equipage they had left on the road), as they were busily engaged in rubbing down their horses, the dialogue between them was not brought to a close at once.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Who did you say the gentleman was?" said old Cato.
express in words
From this reading "Who did you say the gentleman was?" said old Cato.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The establishment was lighted with a single lamp, swung in the centre of the building.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading After a substantial meal had been despatched, our travellers repaired to the livery-stable, to inspect in person the condition of their horses.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading The establishment was lighted with a single lamp, swung in the centre of the building.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After a substantial meal had been despatched, our travellers repaired to the livery-stable, to inspect in person the condition of their horses.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After a substantial meal had been despatched, our travellers repaired to the livery-stable, to inspect in person the condition of their horses.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The approach of the two young gentlemen was not therefore immediately noticed by old Cato and another groom (who proved to be the coachman of the equipage they had left on the road), as they were busily engaged in rubbing down their horses, the dialogue between them was not brought to a close at once.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The approach of the two young gentlemen was not therefore immediately noticed by old Cato and another groom (who proved to be the coachman of the equipage they had left on the road), as they were busily engaged in rubbing down their horses, the dialogue between them was not brought to a close at once.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The approach of the two young gentlemen was not therefore immediately noticed by old Cato and another groom (who proved to be the coachman of the equipage they had left on the road), as they were busily engaged in rubbing down their horses, the dialogue between them was not brought to a close at once.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After a substantial meal had been despatched, our travellers repaired to the livery-stable, to inspect in person the condition of their horses.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading After a substantial meal had been despatched, our travellers repaired to the livery-stable, to inspect in person the condition of their horses.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The approach of the two young gentlemen was not therefore immediately noticed by old Cato and another groom (who proved to be the coachman of the equipage they had left on the road), as they were busily engaged in rubbing down their horses, the dialogue between them was not brought to a close at once.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The establishment was lighted with a single lamp, swung in the centre of the building.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The approach of the two young gentlemen was not therefore immediately noticed by old Cato and another groom (who proved to be the coachman of the equipage they had left on the road), as they were busily engaged in rubbing down their horses, the dialogue between them was not brought to a close at once.
which person or people
From this reading The approach of the two young gentlemen was not therefore immediately noticed by old Cato and another groom (who proved to be the coachman of the equipage they had left on the road), as they were busily engaged in rubbing down their horses, the dialogue between them was not brought to a close at once.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The establishment was lighted with a single lamp, swung in the centre of the building.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Who did you say the gentleman was?" said old Cato.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The approach of the two young gentlemen was not therefore immediately noticed by old Cato and another groom (who proved to be the coachman of the equipage they had left on the road), as they were busily engaged in rubbing down their horses, the dialogue between them was not brought to a close at once.
