used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As they proceeded, Dick laughingly alluded to the time when, at the age of four, he had started out on this same road, thinking it would take him to Paris in a few hours.
how long something has existed
From this reading As they proceeded, Dick laughingly alluded to the time when, at the age of four, he had started out on this same road, thinking it would take him to Paris in a few hours.
(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 "And wha kens," said MacAlister, in all seriousness, "but this same road may yet lead ye there, or to Chiney, for that matter?
alludedverbUS /əˈluːdɪd/
past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading As they proceeded, Dick laughingly alluded to the time when, at the age of four, he had started out on this same road, thinking it would take him to Paris in a few hours.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And wha kens," said MacAlister, in all seriousness, "but this same road may yet lead ye there, or to Chiney, for that matter?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they proceeded, Dick laughingly alluded to the time when, at the age of four, he had started out on this same road, thinking it would take him to Paris in a few hours.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE SIGN OF THE GEORGE.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Presently MacAlister fell behind, and was soon lost to sight as Dick rode on.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "And wha kens," said MacAlister, in all seriousness, "but this same road may yet lead ye there, or to Chiney, for that matter?
Chiney
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From this reading "And wha kens," said MacAlister, in all seriousness, "but this same road may yet lead ye there, or to Chiney, for that matter?
someone who is a detective
From this reading As they proceeded, Dick laughingly alluded to the time when, at the age of four, he had started out on this same road, thinking it would take him to Paris in a few hours.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Presently MacAlister fell behind, and was soon lost to sight as Dick rode on.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading As they proceeded, Dick laughingly alluded to the time when, at the age of four, he had started out on this same road, thinking it would take him to Paris in a few hours.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "And wha kens," said MacAlister, in all seriousness, "but this same road may yet lead ye there, or to Chiney, for that matter?
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading As they proceeded, Dick laughingly alluded to the time when, at the age of four, he had started out on this same road, thinking it would take him to Paris in a few hours.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading AT THE SIGN OF THE GEORGE.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As they proceeded, Dick laughingly alluded to the time when, at the age of four, he had started out on this same road, thinking it would take him to Paris in a few hours.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they proceeded, Dick laughingly alluded to the time when, at the age of four, he had started out on this same road, thinking it would take him to Paris in a few hours.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As they proceeded, Dick laughingly alluded to the time when, at the age of four, he had started out on this same road, thinking it would take him to Paris in a few hours.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading As they proceeded, Dick laughingly alluded to the time when, at the age of four, he had started out on this same road, thinking it would take him to Paris in a few hours.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As they proceeded, Dick laughingly alluded to the time when, at the age of four, he had started out on this same road, thinking it would take him to Paris in a few hours.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Him that sets out on a journey knowing where 'twill land him is a wiser man nor you and me, my son!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As they proceeded, Dick laughingly alluded to the time when, at the age of four, he had started out on this same road, thinking it would take him to Paris in a few hours.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Him that sets out on a journey knowing where 'twill land him is a wiser man nor you and me, my son!"
kens
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From this reading "And wha kens," said MacAlister, in all seriousness, "but this same road may yet lead ye there, or to Chiney, for that matter?
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Him that sets out on a journey knowing where 'twill land him is a wiser man nor you and me, my son!"
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Him that sets out on a journey knowing where 'twill land him is a wiser man nor you and me, my son!"
laughinglyadverbUS /ˈlæfɪŋli/
with laughter; while laughing
From this reading As they proceeded, Dick laughingly alluded to the time when, at the age of four, he had started out on this same road, thinking it would take him to Paris in a few hours.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading "And wha kens," said MacAlister, in all seriousness, "but this same road may yet lead ye there, or to Chiney, for that matter?
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Presently MacAlister fell behind, and was soon lost to sight as Dick rode on.
MacAlister
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From this reading "And wha kens," said MacAlister, in all seriousness, "but this same road may yet lead ye there, or to Chiney, for that matter?
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Him that sets out on a journey knowing where 'twill land him is a wiser man nor you and me, my son!"
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "And wha kens," said MacAlister, in all seriousness, "but this same road may yet lead ye there, or to Chiney, for that matter?
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "And wha kens," said MacAlister, in all seriousness, "but this same road may yet lead ye there, or to Chiney, for that matter?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Him that sets out on a journey knowing where 'twill land him is a wiser man nor you and me, my son!"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Him that sets out on a journey knowing where 'twill land him is a wiser man nor you and me, my son!"
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Him that sets out on a journey knowing where 'twill land him is a wiser man nor you and me, my son!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE SIGN OF THE GEORGE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As they proceeded, Dick laughingly alluded to the time when, at the age of four, he had started out on this same road, thinking it would take him to Paris in a few hours.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "And wha kens," said MacAlister, in all seriousness, "but this same road may yet lead ye there, or to Chiney, for that matter?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As they proceeded, Dick laughingly alluded to the time when, at the age of four, he had started out on this same road, thinking it would take him to Paris in a few hours.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading As they proceeded, Dick laughingly alluded to the time when, at the age of four, he had started out on this same road, thinking it would take him to Paris in a few hours.
in the near future
From this reading Presently MacAlister fell behind, and was soon lost to sight as Dick rode on.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading As they proceeded, Dick laughingly alluded to the time when, at the age of four, he had started out on this same road, thinking it would take him to Paris in a few hours.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading As they proceeded, Dick laughingly alluded to the time when, at the age of four, he had started out on this same road, thinking it would take him to Paris in a few hours.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Presently MacAlister fell behind, and was soon lost to sight as Dick rode on.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "And wha kens," said MacAlister, in all seriousness, "but this same road may yet lead ye there, or to Chiney, for that matter?
Identical; not different.
From this reading As they proceeded, Dick laughingly alluded to the time when, at the age of four, he had started out on this same road, thinking it would take him to Paris in a few hours.
seriousnessnounUS /ˈsɪriəsnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading "And wha kens," said MacAlister, in all seriousness, "but this same road may yet lead ye there, or to Chiney, for that matter?
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading Him that sets out on a journey knowing where 'twill land him is a wiser man nor you and me, my son!"
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Presently MacAlister fell behind, and was soon lost to sight as Dick rode on.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading AT THE SIGN OF THE GEORGE.
a male human offspring
From this reading Him that sets out on a journey knowing where 'twill land him is a wiser man nor you and me, my son!"
in the near future
From this reading Presently MacAlister fell behind, and was soon lost to sight as Dick rode on.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As they proceeded, Dick laughingly alluded to the time when, at the age of four, he had started out on this same road, thinking it would take him to Paris in a few hours.
carry out
From this reading As they proceeded, Dick laughingly alluded to the time when, at the age of four, he had started out on this same road, thinking it would take him to Paris in a few hours.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "And wha kens," said MacAlister, in all seriousness, "but this same road may yet lead ye there, or to Chiney, for that matter?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE SIGN OF THE GEORGE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "And wha kens," said MacAlister, in all seriousness, "but this same road may yet lead ye there, or to Chiney, for that matter?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they proceeded, Dick laughingly alluded to the time when, at the age of four, he had started out on this same road, thinking it would take him to Paris in a few hours.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading As they proceeded, Dick laughingly alluded to the time when, at the age of four, he had started out on this same road, thinking it would take him to Paris in a few hours.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As they proceeded, Dick laughingly alluded to the time when, at the age of four, he had started out on this same road, thinking it would take him to Paris in a few hours.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As they proceeded, Dick laughingly alluded to the time when, at the age of four, he had started out on this same road, thinking it would take him to Paris in a few hours.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As they proceeded, Dick laughingly alluded to the time when, at the age of four, he had started out on this same road, thinking it would take him to Paris in a few hours.
twillnounUS /twɪl/
a weave used to produce the effect of parallel diagonal ribs
From this reading Him that sets out on a journey knowing where 'twill land him is a wiser man nor you and me, my son!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Presently MacAlister fell behind, and was soon lost to sight as Dick rode on.
wha
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And wha kens," said MacAlister, in all seriousness, "but this same road may yet lead ye there, or to Chiney, for that matter?
at the time that
From this reading As they proceeded, Dick laughingly alluded to the time when, at the age of four, he had started out on this same road, thinking it would take him to Paris in a few hours.
in or at the place that
From this reading Him that sets out on a journey knowing where 'twill land him is a wiser man nor you and me, my son!"
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Him that sets out on a journey knowing where 'twill land him is a wiser man nor you and me, my son!"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As they proceeded, Dick laughingly alluded to the time when, at the age of four, he had started out on this same road, thinking it would take him to Paris in a few hours.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "And wha kens," said MacAlister, in all seriousness, "but this same road may yet lead ye there, or to Chiney, for that matter?
but in spite of that
From this reading "And wha kens," said MacAlister, in all seriousness, "but this same road may yet lead ye there, or to Chiney, for that matter?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Him that sets out on a journey knowing where 'twill land him is a wiser man nor you and me, my son!"
