used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Regarding Lucie, I learnt that on several occasions, while she had been at home, a young, black-moustached foreigner had been guest at the Manor, and that she frequently drove him out in the dogcart.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "They passed up and down the village once or twice on their way to the post-office, and I 'eard 'em talking in some gibberish," added the old fellow, as he raised his tankard to his lips.
(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 Like all his race in the rural districts, he had no love for the foreigner, be he whatever he might.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Regarding Lucie, I learnt that on several occasions, while she had been at home, a young, black-moustached foreigner had been guest at the Manor, and that she frequently drove him out in the dogcart.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He described him, however, as tall and thin with a narrow hatchet face, black eyes and moustaches that turned up at the ends.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Regarding Lucie, I learnt that on several occasions, while she had been at home, a young, black-moustached foreigner had been guest at the Manor, and that she frequently drove him out in the dogcart.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Like all his race in the rural districts, he had no love for the foreigner, be he whatever he might.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Regarding Lucie, I learnt that on several occasions, while she had been at home, a young, black-moustached foreigner had been guest at the Manor, and that she frequently drove him out in the dogcart.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading He described him, however, as tall and thin with a narrow hatchet face, black eyes and moustaches that turned up at the ends.
black-moustached
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From this reading Regarding Lucie, I learnt that on several occasions, while she had been at home, a young, black-moustached foreigner had been guest at the Manor, and that she frequently drove him out in the dogcart.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading He described him, however, as tall and thin with a narrow hatchet face, black eyes and moustaches that turned up at the ends.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading My host did not know the visitor's name.
districtsnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkts/
plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Like all his race in the rural districts, he had no love for the foreigner, be he whatever he might.
dogcartnoun
a cart drawn by a dog
From this reading Regarding Lucie, I learnt that on several occasions, while she had been at home, a young, black-moustached foreigner had been guest at the Manor, and that she frequently drove him out in the dogcart.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "They passed up and down the village once or twice on their way to the post-office, and I 'eard 'em talking in some gibberish," added the old fellow, as he raised his tankard to his lips.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Regarding Lucie, I learnt that on several occasions, while she had been at home, a young, black-moustached foreigner had been guest at the Manor, and that she frequently drove him out in the dogcart.
eard
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From this reading "They passed up and down the village once or twice on their way to the post-office, and I 'eard 'em talking in some gibberish," added the old fellow, as he raised his tankard to his lips.
a quad with a square body
From this reading "They passed up and down the village once or twice on their way to the post-office, and I 'eard 'em talking in some gibberish," added the old fellow, as he raised his tankard to his lips.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He described him, however, as tall and thin with a narrow hatchet face, black eyes and moustaches that turned up at the ends.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He described him, however, as tall and thin with a narrow hatchet face, black eyes and moustaches that turned up at the ends.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He described him, however, as tall and thin with a narrow hatchet face, black eyes and moustaches that turned up at the ends.
a boy or man
From this reading "They passed up and down the village once or twice on their way to the post-office, and I 'eard 'em talking in some gibberish," added the old fellow, as he raised his tankard to his lips.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Like all his race in the rural districts, he had no love for the foreigner, be he whatever he might.
foreignernounUS /ˈfɔːrənər/
a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading Regarding Lucie, I learnt that on several occasions, while she had been at home, a young, black-moustached foreigner had been guest at the Manor, and that she frequently drove him out in the dogcart.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Regarding Lucie, I learnt that on several occasions, while she had been at home, a young, black-moustached foreigner had been guest at the Manor, and that she frequently drove him out in the dogcart.
gibberishnounUS /ˈɡɪbərɪʃ/
unintelligible talking
From this reading "They passed up and down the village once or twice on their way to the post-office, and I 'eard 'em talking in some gibberish," added the old fellow, as he raised his tankard to his lips.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Regarding Lucie, I learnt that on several occasions, while she had been at home, a young, black-moustached foreigner had been guest at the Manor, and that she frequently drove him out in the dogcart.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Regarding Lucie, I learnt that on several occasions, while she had been at home, a young, black-moustached foreigner had been guest at the Manor, and that she frequently drove him out in the dogcart.
hatchetnounUS /ˈhætʃət/
weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians
From this reading He described him, however, as tall and thin with a narrow hatchet face, black eyes and moustaches that turned up at the ends.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He described him, however, as tall and thin with a narrow hatchet face, black eyes and moustaches that turned up at the ends.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Regarding Lucie, I learnt that on several occasions, while she had been at home, a young, black-moustached foreigner had been guest at the Manor, and that she frequently drove him out in the dogcart.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "They passed up and down the village once or twice on their way to the post-office, and I 'eard 'em talking in some gibberish," added the old fellow, as he raised his tankard to his lips.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Regarding Lucie, I learnt that on several occasions, while she had been at home, a young, black-moustached foreigner had been guest at the Manor, and that she frequently drove him out in the dogcart.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading My host did not know the visitor's name.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He described him, however, as tall and thin with a narrow hatchet face, black eyes and moustaches that turned up at the ends.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Regarding Lucie, I learnt that on several occasions, while she had been at home, a young, black-moustached foreigner had been guest at the Manor, and that she frequently drove him out in the dogcart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Regarding Lucie, I learnt that on several occasions, while she had been at home, a young, black-moustached foreigner had been guest at the Manor, and that she frequently drove him out in the dogcart.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading My host did not know the visitor's name.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Regarding Lucie, I learnt that on several occasions, while she had been at home, a young, black-moustached foreigner had been guest at the Manor, and that she frequently drove him out in the dogcart.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like all his race in the rural districts, he had no love for the foreigner, be he whatever he might.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading "They passed up and down the village once or twice on their way to the post-office, and I 'eard 'em talking in some gibberish," added the old fellow, as he raised his tankard to his lips.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Like all his race in the rural districts, he had no love for the foreigner, be he whatever he might.
Lucie
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From this reading Regarding Lucie, I learnt that on several occasions, while she had been at home, a young, black-moustached foreigner had been guest at the Manor, and that she frequently drove him out in the dogcart.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading Regarding Lucie, I learnt that on several occasions, while she had been at home, a young, black-moustached foreigner had been guest at the Manor, and that she frequently drove him out in the dogcart.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Like all his race in the rural districts, he had no love for the foreigner, be he whatever he might.
moustaches
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From this reading He described him, however, as tall and thin with a narrow hatchet face, black eyes and moustaches that turned up at the ends.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My host did not know the visitor's name.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading My host did not know the visitor's name.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading He described him, however, as tall and thin with a narrow hatchet face, black eyes and moustaches that turned up at the ends.
not any; not one
From this reading Like all his race in the rural districts, he had no love for the foreigner, be he whatever he might.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My host did not know the visitor's name.
something you have to do
From this reading Regarding Lucie, I learnt that on several occasions, while she had been at home, a young, black-moustached foreigner had been guest at the Manor, and that she frequently drove him out in the dogcart.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "They passed up and down the village once or twice on their way to the post-office, and I 'eard 'em talking in some gibberish," added the old fellow, as he raised his tankard to his lips.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Regarding Lucie, I learnt that on several occasions, while she had been at home, a young, black-moustached foreigner had been guest at the Manor, and that she frequently drove him out in the dogcart.
on one occasion
From this reading "They passed up and down the village once or twice on their way to the post-office, and I 'eard 'em talking in some gibberish," added the old fellow, as he raised his tankard to his lips.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "They passed up and down the village once or twice on their way to the post-office, and I 'eard 'em talking in some gibberish," added the old fellow, as he raised his tankard to his lips.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Regarding Lucie, I learnt that on several occasions, while she had been at home, a young, black-moustached foreigner had been guest at the Manor, and that she frequently drove him out in the dogcart.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading "They passed up and down the village once or twice on their way to the post-office, and I 'eard 'em talking in some gibberish," added the old fellow, as he raised his tankard to his lips.
post-office
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From this reading "They passed up and down the village once or twice on their way to the post-office, and I 'eard 'em talking in some gibberish," added the old fellow, as he raised his tankard to his lips.
any competition
From this reading Like all his race in the rural districts, he had no love for the foreigner, be he whatever he might.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading "They passed up and down the village once or twice on their way to the post-office, and I 'eard 'em talking in some gibberish," added the old fellow, as he raised his tankard to his lips.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Regarding Lucie, I learnt that on several occasions, while she had been at home, a young, black-moustached foreigner had been guest at the Manor, and that she frequently drove him out in the dogcart.
ruraladjectiveUS /ˈrʊrəl/
living in or characteristic of farming or country life
From this reading Like all his race in the rural districts, he had no love for the foreigner, be he whatever he might.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Regarding Lucie, I learnt that on several occasions, while she had been at home, a young, black-moustached foreigner had been guest at the Manor, and that she frequently drove him out in the dogcart.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Regarding Lucie, I learnt that on several occasions, while she had been at home, a young, black-moustached foreigner had been guest at the Manor, and that she frequently drove him out in the dogcart.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "They passed up and down the village once or twice on their way to the post-office, and I 'eard 'em talking in some gibberish," added the old fellow, as he raised his tankard to his lips.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading "They passed up and down the village once or twice on their way to the post-office, and I 'eard 'em talking in some gibberish," added the old fellow, as he raised his tankard to his lips.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading He described him, however, as tall and thin with a narrow hatchet face, black eyes and moustaches that turned up at the ends.
tankardnounUS /ˈtæŋkərd/
large drinking vessel with one handle
From this reading "They passed up and down the village once or twice on their way to the post-office, and I 'eard 'em talking in some gibberish," added the old fellow, as he raised his tankard to his lips.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Regarding Lucie, I learnt that on several occasions, while she had been at home, a young, black-moustached foreigner had been guest at the Manor, and that she frequently drove him out in the dogcart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Regarding Lucie, I learnt that on several occasions, while she had been at home, a young, black-moustached foreigner had been guest at the Manor, and that she frequently drove him out in the dogcart.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "They passed up and down the village once or twice on their way to the post-office, and I 'eard 'em talking in some gibberish," added the old fellow, as he raised his tankard to his lips.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They passed up and down the village once or twice on their way to the post-office, and I 'eard 'em talking in some gibberish," added the old fellow, as he raised his tankard to his lips.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading He described him, however, as tall and thin with a narrow hatchet face, black eyes and moustaches that turned up at the ends.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "They passed up and down the village once or twice on their way to the post-office, and I 'eard 'em talking in some gibberish," added the old fellow, as he raised his tankard to his lips.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He described him, however, as tall and thin with a narrow hatchet face, black eyes and moustaches that turned up at the ends.
two times
From this reading "They passed up and down the village once or twice on their way to the post-office, and I 'eard 'em talking in some gibberish," added the old fellow, as he raised his tankard to his lips.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He described him, however, as tall and thin with a narrow hatchet face, black eyes and moustaches that turned up at the ends.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading "They passed up and down the village once or twice on their way to the post-office, and I 'eard 'em talking in some gibberish," added the old fellow, as he raised his tankard to his lips.
visitor'snounUS /ˈvɪzɪtərz/
possessive form of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading My host did not know the visitor's name.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "They passed up and down the village once or twice on their way to the post-office, and I 'eard 'em talking in some gibberish," added the old fellow, as he raised his tankard to his lips.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Like all his race in the rural districts, he had no love for the foreigner, be he whatever he might.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Regarding Lucie, I learnt that on several occasions, while she had been at home, a young, black-moustached foreigner had been guest at the Manor, and that she frequently drove him out in the dogcart.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He described him, however, as tall and thin with a narrow hatchet face, black eyes and moustaches that turned up at the ends.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Regarding Lucie, I learnt that on several occasions, while she had been at home, a young, black-moustached foreigner had been guest at the Manor, and that she frequently drove him out in the dogcart.
