used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE HOLDS UP THE BRIGHTON MAIL ON joining Forrest at breakfast the following morning, I found he had mapped out a programme for the day which promised to keep us pretty busily occupied.
Albans
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From this reading "First," he said, "I must get into St. Albans, and see whether there is any fresh information to hand.
almightynounUS /ɔːlˈmaɪti/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading If possible, I should like to run over to Shefford, for I want to look at the place where I had my ducking, and recover the piece of cord with which that almighty scoundrel secured me.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then there's the inquest at Towcester at twelve, and sometime to-day I must put in an appearance at head-quarters to hand in my report.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "First," he said, "I must get into St. Albans, and see whether there is any fresh information to hand.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "First," he said, "I must get into St. Albans, and see whether there is any fresh information to hand.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Then there's the inquest at Towcester at twelve, and sometime to-day I must put in an appearance at head-quarters to hand in my report.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE HOLDS UP THE BRIGHTON MAIL ON joining Forrest at breakfast the following morning, I found he had mapped out a programme for the day which promised to keep us pretty busily occupied.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Perhaps I had better train from Towcester for that.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE HOLDS UP THE BRIGHTON MAIL ON joining Forrest at breakfast the following morning, I found he had mapped out a programme for the day which promised to keep us pretty busily occupied.
BRIGHTONnounUS /ˈbraɪtən/
a city in East Sussex in southern England that is a popular resort; site of the University of Sussex
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE HOLDS UP THE BRIGHTON MAIL ON joining Forrest at breakfast the following morning, I found he had mapped out a programme for the day which promised to keep us pretty busily occupied.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE HOLDS UP THE BRIGHTON MAIL ON joining Forrest at breakfast the following morning, I found he had mapped out a programme for the day which promised to keep us pretty busily occupied.
cordnounUS /kɔːrd/
a line made of twisted fibers or threads
From this reading If possible, I should like to run over to Shefford, for I want to look at the place where I had my ducking, and recover the piece of cord with which that almighty scoundrel secured me.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE HOLDS UP THE BRIGHTON MAIL ON joining Forrest at breakfast the following morning, I found he had mapped out a programme for the day which promised to keep us pretty busily occupied.
duckingnounUS /ˈdʌkɪŋ/
hunting ducks
From this reading If possible, I should like to run over to Shefford, for I want to look at the place where I had my ducking, and recover the piece of cord with which that almighty scoundrel secured me.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "First," he said, "I must get into St. Albans, and see whether there is any fresh information to hand.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE HOLDS UP THE BRIGHTON MAIL ON joining Forrest at breakfast the following morning, I found he had mapped out a programme for the day which promised to keep us pretty busily occupied.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE HOLDS UP THE BRIGHTON MAIL ON joining Forrest at breakfast the following morning, I found he had mapped out a programme for the day which promised to keep us pretty busily occupied.
Forrest
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From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE HOLDS UP THE BRIGHTON MAIL ON joining Forrest at breakfast the following morning, I found he had mapped out a programme for the day which promised to keep us pretty busily occupied.
set up or found
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE HOLDS UP THE BRIGHTON MAIL ON joining Forrest at breakfast the following morning, I found he had mapped out a programme for the day which promised to keep us pretty busily occupied.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading "First," he said, "I must get into St. Albans, and see whether there is any fresh information to hand.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Perhaps I had better train from Towcester for that.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "First," he said, "I must get into St. Albans, and see whether there is any fresh information to hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE HOLDS UP THE BRIGHTON MAIL ON joining Forrest at breakfast the following morning, I found he had mapped out a programme for the day which promised to keep us pretty busily occupied.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "First," he said, "I must get into St. Albans, and see whether there is any fresh information to hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE HOLDS UP THE BRIGHTON MAIL ON joining Forrest at breakfast the following morning, I found he had mapped out a programme for the day which promised to keep us pretty busily occupied.
head-quarters
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From this reading Then there's the inquest at Towcester at twelve, and sometime to-day I must put in an appearance at head-quarters to hand in my report.
HOLDSnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE HOLDS UP THE BRIGHTON MAIL ON joining Forrest at breakfast the following morning, I found he had mapped out a programme for the day which promised to keep us pretty busily occupied.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE HOLDS UP THE BRIGHTON MAIL ON joining Forrest at breakfast the following morning, I found he had mapped out a programme for the day which promised to keep us pretty busily occupied.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If possible, I should like to run over to Shefford, for I want to look at the place where I had my ducking, and recover the piece of cord with which that almighty scoundrel secured me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE HOLDS UP THE BRIGHTON MAIL ON joining Forrest at breakfast the following morning, I found he had mapped out a programme for the day which promised to keep us pretty busily occupied.
a message received and understood
From this reading "First," he said, "I must get into St. Albans, and see whether there is any fresh information to hand.
inquestnounUS /ˈɪnkwest/
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
From this reading Then there's the inquest at Towcester at twelve, and sometime to-day I must put in an appearance at head-quarters to hand in my report.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "First," he said, "I must get into St. Albans, and see whether there is any fresh information to hand.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "First," he said, "I must get into St. Albans, and see whether there is any fresh information to hand.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE HOLDS UP THE BRIGHTON MAIL ON joining Forrest at breakfast the following morning, I found he had mapped out a programme for the day which promised to keep us pretty busily occupied.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE HOLDS UP THE BRIGHTON MAIL ON joining Forrest at breakfast the following morning, I found he had mapped out a programme for the day which promised to keep us pretty busily occupied.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading If possible, I should like to run over to Shefford, for I want to look at the place where I had my ducking, and recover the piece of cord with which that almighty scoundrel secured me.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading If possible, I should like to run over to Shefford, for I want to look at the place where I had my ducking, and recover the piece of cord with which that almighty scoundrel secured me.
MAILnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE HOLDS UP THE BRIGHTON MAIL ON joining Forrest at breakfast the following morning, I found he had mapped out a programme for the day which promised to keep us pretty busily occupied.
mappedverbUS /mæpt/
inflected form of “map” — make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE HOLDS UP THE BRIGHTON MAIL ON joining Forrest at breakfast the following morning, I found he had mapped out a programme for the day which promised to keep us pretty busily occupied.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If possible, I should like to run over to Shefford, for I want to look at the place where I had my ducking, and recover the piece of cord with which that almighty scoundrel secured me.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE HOLDS UP THE BRIGHTON MAIL ON joining Forrest at breakfast the following morning, I found he had mapped out a programme for the day which promised to keep us pretty busily occupied.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "First," he said, "I must get into St. Albans, and see whether there is any fresh information to hand.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If possible, I should like to run over to Shefford, for I want to look at the place where I had my ducking, and recover the piece of cord with which that almighty scoundrel secured me.
held or filled or in use
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE HOLDS UP THE BRIGHTON MAIL ON joining Forrest at breakfast the following morning, I found he had mapped out a programme for the day which promised to keep us pretty busily occupied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If possible, I should like to run over to Shefford, for I want to look at the place where I had my ducking, and recover the piece of cord with which that almighty scoundrel secured me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE HOLDS UP THE BRIGHTON MAIL ON joining Forrest at breakfast the following morning, I found he had mapped out a programme for the day which promised to keep us pretty busily occupied.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE HOLDS UP THE BRIGHTON MAIL ON joining Forrest at breakfast the following morning, I found he had mapped out a programme for the day which promised to keep us pretty busily occupied.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading If possible, I should like to run over to Shefford, for I want to look at the place where I had my ducking, and recover the piece of cord with which that almighty scoundrel secured me.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps I had better train from Towcester for that.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading If possible, I should like to run over to Shefford, for I want to look at the place where I had my ducking, and recover the piece of cord with which that almighty scoundrel secured me.
PIRATEnounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE HOLDS UP THE BRIGHTON MAIL ON joining Forrest at breakfast the following morning, I found he had mapped out a programme for the day which promised to keep us pretty busily occupied.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading If possible, I should like to run over to Shefford, for I want to look at the place where I had my ducking, and recover the piece of cord with which that almighty scoundrel secured me.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading If possible, I should like to run over to Shefford, for I want to look at the place where I had my ducking, and recover the piece of cord with which that almighty scoundrel secured me.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE HOLDS UP THE BRIGHTON MAIL ON joining Forrest at breakfast the following morning, I found he had mapped out a programme for the day which promised to keep us pretty busily occupied.
programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE HOLDS UP THE BRIGHTON MAIL ON joining Forrest at breakfast the following morning, I found he had mapped out a programme for the day which promised to keep us pretty busily occupied.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE HOLDS UP THE BRIGHTON MAIL ON joining Forrest at breakfast the following morning, I found he had mapped out a programme for the day which promised to keep us pretty busily occupied.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Then there's the inquest at Towcester at twelve, and sometime to-day I must put in an appearance at head-quarters to hand in my report.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading If possible, I should like to run over to Shefford, for I want to look at the place where I had my ducking, and recover the piece of cord with which that almighty scoundrel secured me.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Then there's the inquest at Towcester at twelve, and sometime to-day I must put in an appearance at head-quarters to hand in my report.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading If possible, I should like to run over to Shefford, for I want to look at the place where I had my ducking, and recover the piece of cord with which that almighty scoundrel secured me.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "First," he said, "I must get into St. Albans, and see whether there is any fresh information to hand.
scoundrelnounUS /ˈskaʊndrəl/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading If possible, I should like to run over to Shefford, for I want to look at the place where I had my ducking, and recover the piece of cord with which that almighty scoundrel secured me.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading If possible, I should like to run over to Shefford, for I want to look at the place where I had my ducking, and recover the piece of cord with which that almighty scoundrel secured me.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "First," he said, "I must get into St. Albans, and see whether there is any fresh information to hand.
Shefford
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From this reading If possible, I should like to run over to Shefford, for I want to look at the place where I had my ducking, and recover the piece of cord with which that almighty scoundrel secured me.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If possible, I should like to run over to Shefford, for I want to look at the place where I had my ducking, and recover the piece of cord with which that almighty scoundrel secured me.
sometimeadverbUS /ˈsʌmtaɪm/
at some indefinite or unstated time
From this reading Then there's the inquest at Towcester at twelve, and sometime to-day I must put in an appearance at head-quarters to hand in my report.
St
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From this reading "First," he said, "I must get into St. Albans, and see whether there is any fresh information to hand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If possible, I should like to run over to Shefford, for I want to look at the place where I had my ducking, and recover the piece of cord with which that almighty scoundrel secured me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE HOLDS UP THE BRIGHTON MAIL ON joining Forrest at breakfast the following morning, I found he had mapped out a programme for the day which promised to keep us pretty busily occupied.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then there's the inquest at Towcester at twelve, and sometime to-day I must put in an appearance at head-quarters to hand in my report.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "First," he said, "I must get into St. Albans, and see whether there is any fresh information to hand.
there's
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From this reading Then there's the inquest at Towcester at twelve, and sometime to-day I must put in an appearance at head-quarters to hand in my report.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE HOLDS UP THE BRIGHTON MAIL ON joining Forrest at breakfast the following morning, I found he had mapped out a programme for the day which promised to keep us pretty busily occupied.
to-day
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From this reading Then there's the inquest at Towcester at twelve, and sometime to-day I must put in an appearance at head-quarters to hand in my report.
Towcester
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From this reading Then there's the inquest at Towcester at twelve, and sometime to-day I must put in an appearance at head-quarters to hand in my report.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Perhaps I had better train from Towcester for that.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Then there's the inquest at Towcester at twelve, and sometime to-day I must put in an appearance at head-quarters to hand in my report.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE HOLDS UP THE BRIGHTON MAIL ON joining Forrest at breakfast the following morning, I found he had mapped out a programme for the day which promised to keep us pretty busily occupied.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE HOLDS UP THE BRIGHTON MAIL ON joining Forrest at breakfast the following morning, I found he had mapped out a programme for the day which promised to keep us pretty busily occupied.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading If possible, I should like to run over to Shefford, for I want to look at the place where I had my ducking, and recover the piece of cord with which that almighty scoundrel secured me.
in or at the place that
From this reading If possible, I should like to run over to Shefford, for I want to look at the place where I had my ducking, and recover the piece of cord with which that almighty scoundrel secured me.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "First," he said, "I must get into St. Albans, and see whether there is any fresh information to hand.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH THE PIRATE HOLDS UP THE BRIGHTON MAIL ON joining Forrest at breakfast the following morning, I found he had mapped out a programme for the day which promised to keep us pretty busily occupied.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If possible, I should like to run over to Shefford, for I want to look at the place where I had my ducking, and recover the piece of cord with which that almighty scoundrel secured me.
