Chapter XVIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _The Yorkshire Way_ During the course of the next morning Jeckie received a large oblong envelope delivered to her by the stable-boy of the "Coach-and-Four."

anew

From this reading Within an instant Jeckie had hurried them into the envelope again, and had turned angrily on the stable-boy.

(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 It was handed to her over the counter of the shop, and she opened it there and then, in the presence of her assistants and of several customers, all of whom were surprised to see the usually hard, unmoved face flush as its owner glared hastily at the two enclosures which she drew out.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Within an instant Jeckie had hurried them into the envelope again, and had turned angrily on the stable-boy.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It was handed to her over the counter of the shop, and she opened it there and then, in the presence of her assistants and of several customers, all of whom were surprised to see the usually hard, unmoved face flush as its owner glared hastily at the two enclosures which she drew out.

with anger

From this reading Within an instant Jeckie had hurried them into the envelope again, and had turned angrily on the stable-boy.

react verbally

From this reading "Mestur Mortimer, he said I wor to wait for an answer," replied the lad.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It was handed to her over the counter of the shop, and she opened it there and then, in the presence of her assistants and of several customers, all of whom were surprised to see the usually hard, unmoved face flush as its owner glared hastily at the two enclosures which she drew out.

plural of “assistant” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading It was handed to her over the counter of the shop, and she opened it there and then, in the presence of her assistants and of several customers, all of whom were surprised to see the usually hard, unmoved face flush as its owner glared hastily at the two enclosures which she drew out.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was handed to her over the counter of the shop, and she opened it there and then, in the presence of her assistants and of several customers, all of whom were surprised to see the usually hard, unmoved face flush as its owner glared hastily at the two enclosures which she drew out.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _The Yorkshire Way_ During the course of the next morning Jeckie received a large oblong envelope delivered to her by the stable-boy of the "Coach-and-Four."

a carriage pulled by four horses with one driver

From this reading _The Yorkshire Way_ During the course of the next morning Jeckie received a large oblong envelope delivered to her by the stable-boy of the "Coach-and-Four."

table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted

From this reading It was handed to her over the counter of the shop, and she opened it there and then, in the presence of her assistants and of several customers, all of whom were surprised to see the usually hard, unmoved face flush as its owner glared hastily at the two enclosures which she drew out.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading _The Yorkshire Way_ During the course of the next morning Jeckie received a large oblong envelope delivered to her by the stable-boy of the "Coach-and-Four."

plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services

From this reading It was handed to her over the counter of the shop, and she opened it there and then, in the presence of her assistants and of several customers, all of whom were surprised to see the usually hard, unmoved face flush as its owner glared hastily at the two enclosures which she drew out.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading _The Yorkshire Way_ During the course of the next morning Jeckie received a large oblong envelope delivered to her by the stable-boy of the "Coach-and-Four."

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading "What're you waiting for?" she demanded sharply.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading It was handed to her over the counter of the shop, and she opened it there and then, in the presence of her assistants and of several customers, all of whom were surprised to see the usually hard, unmoved face flush as its owner glared hastily at the two enclosures which she drew out.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading _The Yorkshire Way_ During the course of the next morning Jeckie received a large oblong envelope delivered to her by the stable-boy of the "Coach-and-Four."

plural of “enclosure” — a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose

From this reading It was handed to her over the counter of the shop, and she opened it there and then, in the presence of her assistants and of several customers, all of whom were surprised to see the usually hard, unmoved face flush as its owner glared hastily at the two enclosures which she drew out.

a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading _The Yorkshire Way_ During the course of the next morning Jeckie received a large oblong envelope delivered to her by the stable-boy of the "Coach-and-Four."

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading It was handed to her over the counter of the shop, and she opened it there and then, in the presence of her assistants and of several customers, all of whom were surprised to see the usually hard, unmoved face flush as its owner glared hastily at the two enclosures which she drew out.

the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

From this reading It was handed to her over the counter of the shop, and she opened it there and then, in the presence of her assistants and of several customers, all of whom were surprised to see the usually hard, unmoved face flush as its owner glared hastily at the two enclosures which she drew out.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "What're you waiting for?" she demanded sharply.

past form of “glare” — look at with a fixed gaze

From this reading It was handed to her over the counter of the shop, and she opened it there and then, in the presence of her assistants and of several customers, all of whom were surprised to see the usually hard, unmoved face flush as its owner glared hastily at the two enclosures which she drew out.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Within an instant Jeckie had hurried them into the envelope again, and had turned angrily on the stable-boy.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading It was handed to her over the counter of the shop, and she opened it there and then, in the presence of her assistants and of several customers, all of whom were surprised to see the usually hard, unmoved face flush as its owner glared hastily at the two enclosures which she drew out.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It was handed to her over the counter of the shop, and she opened it there and then, in the presence of her assistants and of several customers, all of whom were surprised to see the usually hard, unmoved face flush as its owner glared hastily at the two enclosures which she drew out.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading It was handed to her over the counter of the shop, and she opened it there and then, in the presence of her assistants and of several customers, all of whom were surprised to see the usually hard, unmoved face flush as its owner glared hastily at the two enclosures which she drew out.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Mestur Mortimer, he said I wor to wait for an answer," replied the lad.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading _The Yorkshire Way_ During the course of the next morning Jeckie received a large oblong envelope delivered to her by the stable-boy of the "Coach-and-Four."

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading Within an instant Jeckie had hurried them into the envelope again, and had turned angrily on the stable-boy.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Mestur Mortimer, he said I wor to wait for an answer," replied the lad.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading It was handed to her over the counter of the shop, and she opened it there and then, in the presence of her assistants and of several customers, all of whom were surprised to see the usually hard, unmoved face flush as its owner glared hastily at the two enclosures which she drew out.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading Within an instant Jeckie had hurried them into the envelope again, and had turned angrily on the stable-boy.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Within an instant Jeckie had hurried them into the envelope again, and had turned angrily on the stable-boy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was handed to her over the counter of the shop, and she opened it there and then, in the presence of her assistants and of several customers, all of whom were surprised to see the usually hard, unmoved face flush as its owner glared hastily at the two enclosures which she drew out.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was handed to her over the counter of the shop, and she opened it there and then, in the presence of her assistants and of several customers, all of whom were surprised to see the usually hard, unmoved face flush as its owner glared hastily at the two enclosures which she drew out.

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From this reading _The Yorkshire Way_ During the course of the next morning Jeckie received a large oblong envelope delivered to her by the stable-boy of the "Coach-and-Four."

a boy or man

From this reading "Mestur Mortimer, he said I wor to wait for an answer," replied the lad.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading _The Yorkshire Way_ During the course of the next morning Jeckie received a large oblong envelope delivered to her by the stable-boy of the "Coach-and-Four."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Mestur Mortimer, he said I wor to wait for an answer," replied the lad.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading _The Yorkshire Way_ During the course of the next morning Jeckie received a large oblong envelope delivered to her by the stable-boy of the "Coach-and-Four."

English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)

From this reading "Mestur Mortimer, he said I wor to wait for an answer," replied the lad.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading _The Yorkshire Way_ During the course of the next morning Jeckie received a large oblong envelope delivered to her by the stable-boy of the "Coach-and-Four."

(of a leaf shape) having a somewhat elongated form with approximately parallel sides

From this reading _The Yorkshire Way_ During the course of the next morning Jeckie received a large oblong envelope delivered to her by the stable-boy of the "Coach-and-Four."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The Yorkshire Way_ During the course of the next morning Jeckie received a large oblong envelope delivered to her by the stable-boy of the "Coach-and-Four."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Within an instant Jeckie had hurried them into the envelope again, and had turned angrily on the stable-boy.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading It was handed to her over the counter of the shop, and she opened it there and then, in the presence of her assistants and of several customers, all of whom were surprised to see the usually hard, unmoved face flush as its owner glared hastily at the two enclosures which she drew out.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was handed to her over the counter of the shop, and she opened it there and then, in the presence of her assistants and of several customers, all of whom were surprised to see the usually hard, unmoved face flush as its owner glared hastily at the two enclosures which she drew out.

above and across; more than

From this reading It was handed to her over the counter of the shop, and she opened it there and then, in the presence of her assistants and of several customers, all of whom were surprised to see the usually hard, unmoved face flush as its owner glared hastily at the two enclosures which she drew out.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading It was handed to her over the counter of the shop, and she opened it there and then, in the presence of her assistants and of several customers, all of whom were surprised to see the usually hard, unmoved face flush as its owner glared hastily at the two enclosures which she drew out.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading It was handed to her over the counter of the shop, and she opened it there and then, in the presence of her assistants and of several customers, all of whom were surprised to see the usually hard, unmoved face flush as its owner glared hastily at the two enclosures which she drew out.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading _The Yorkshire Way_ During the course of the next morning Jeckie received a large oblong envelope delivered to her by the stable-boy of the "Coach-and-Four."

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Mestur Mortimer, he said I wor to wait for an answer," replied the lad.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Mestur Mortimer, he said I wor to wait for an answer," replied the lad.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was handed to her over the counter of the shop, and she opened it there and then, in the presence of her assistants and of several customers, all of whom were surprised to see the usually hard, unmoved face flush as its owner glared hastily at the two enclosures which she drew out.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading It was handed to her over the counter of the shop, and she opened it there and then, in the presence of her assistants and of several customers, all of whom were surprised to see the usually hard, unmoved face flush as its owner glared hastily at the two enclosures which she drew out.

in an aggressive manner

From this reading "What're you waiting for?" she demanded sharply.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was handed to her over the counter of the shop, and she opened it there and then, in the presence of her assistants and of several customers, all of whom were surprised to see the usually hard, unmoved face flush as its owner glared hastily at the two enclosures which she drew out.

do one's shopping

From this reading It was handed to her over the counter of the shop, and she opened it there and then, in the presence of her assistants and of several customers, all of whom were surprised to see the usually hard, unmoved face flush as its owner glared hastily at the two enclosures which she drew out.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _The Yorkshire Way_ During the course of the next morning Jeckie received a large oblong envelope delivered to her by the stable-boy of the "Coach-and-Four."

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading It was handed to her over the counter of the shop, and she opened it there and then, in the presence of her assistants and of several customers, all of whom were surprised to see the usually hard, unmoved face flush as its owner glared hastily at the two enclosures which she drew out.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _The Yorkshire Way_ During the course of the next morning Jeckie received a large oblong envelope delivered to her by the stable-boy of the "Coach-and-Four."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Within an instant Jeckie had hurried them into the envelope again, and had turned angrily on the stable-boy.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It was handed to her over the counter of the shop, and she opened it there and then, in the presence of her assistants and of several customers, all of whom were surprised to see the usually hard, unmoved face flush as its owner glared hastily at the two enclosures which she drew out.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was handed to her over the counter of the shop, and she opened it there and then, in the presence of her assistants and of several customers, all of whom were surprised to see the usually hard, unmoved face flush as its owner glared hastily at the two enclosures which she drew out.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _The Yorkshire Way_ During the course of the next morning Jeckie received a large oblong envelope delivered to her by the stable-boy of the "Coach-and-Four."

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Within an instant Jeckie had hurried them into the envelope again, and had turned angrily on the stable-boy.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It was handed to her over the counter of the shop, and she opened it there and then, in the presence of her assistants and of several customers, all of whom were surprised to see the usually hard, unmoved face flush as its owner glared hastily at the two enclosures which she drew out.

emotionally unmoved

From this reading It was handed to her over the counter of the shop, and she opened it there and then, in the presence of her assistants and of several customers, all of whom were surprised to see the usually hard, unmoved face flush as its owner glared hastily at the two enclosures which she drew out.

under normal conditions

From this reading It was handed to her over the counter of the shop, and she opened it there and then, in the presence of her assistants and of several customers, all of whom were surprised to see the usually hard, unmoved face flush as its owner glared hastily at the two enclosures which she drew out.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading "Mestur Mortimer, he said I wor to wait for an answer," replied the lad.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading "What're you waiting for?" she demanded sharply.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was handed to her over the counter of the shop, and she opened it there and then, in the presence of her assistants and of several customers, all of whom were surprised to see the usually hard, unmoved face flush as its owner glared hastily at the two enclosures which she drew out.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading _The Yorkshire Way_ During the course of the next morning Jeckie received a large oblong envelope delivered to her by the stable-boy of the "Coach-and-Four."

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It was handed to her over the counter of the shop, and she opened it there and then, in the presence of her assistants and of several customers, all of whom were surprised to see the usually hard, unmoved face flush as its owner glared hastily at the two enclosures which she drew out.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "What're you waiting for?" she demanded sharply.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It was handed to her over the counter of the shop, and she opened it there and then, in the presence of her assistants and of several customers, all of whom were surprised to see the usually hard, unmoved face flush as its owner glared hastily at the two enclosures which she drew out.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was handed to her over the counter of the shop, and she opened it there and then, in the presence of her assistants and of several customers, all of whom were surprised to see the usually hard, unmoved face flush as its owner glared hastily at the two enclosures which she drew out.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Within an instant Jeckie had hurried them into the envelope again, and had turned angrily on the stable-boy.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Mestur Mortimer, he said I wor to wait for an answer," replied the lad.

a former large county in northern England; in 1974 it was divided into three smaller counties

From this reading _The Yorkshire Way_ During the course of the next morning Jeckie received a large oblong envelope delivered to her by the stable-boy of the "Coach-and-Four."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "What're you waiting for?" she demanded sharply.