used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was observed that he manifested a peculiar eagerness when through any stray channel intelligence was received in the valley of the sayings and doings in the world outside.
aforesaidadjectiveUS /əˈfɔːrsed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The family were at breakfast in the kitchen of the old house when this tardy representative of the herald Mercury arrived, and, in reply to the customary inquiry as to the news he carried, announced the aforesaid fact.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Wilson was alive to its significance with a curious wakefulness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “It's braw tidings ye bring the day, man,” he stammered with evident concern, and with an effort to hide his nervousness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was observed that he manifested a peculiar eagerness when through any stray channel intelligence was received in the valley of the sayings and doings in the world outside.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The family were at breakfast in the kitchen of the old house when this tardy representative of the herald Mercury arrived, and, in reply to the customary inquiry as to the news he carried, announced the aforesaid fact.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was observed that he manifested a peculiar eagerness when through any stray channel intelligence was received in the valley of the sayings and doings in the world outside.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The family were at breakfast in the kitchen of the old house when this tardy representative of the herald Mercury arrived, and, in reply to the customary inquiry as to the news he carried, announced the aforesaid fact.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The family were at breakfast in the kitchen of the old house when this tardy representative of the herald Mercury arrived, and, in reply to the customary inquiry as to the news he carried, announced the aforesaid fact.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The family were at breakfast in the kitchen of the old house when this tardy representative of the herald Mercury arrived, and, in reply to the customary inquiry as to the news he carried, announced the aforesaid fact.
brawadjective
brightly colored and showy
From this reading “It's braw tidings ye bring the day, man,” he stammered with evident concern, and with an effort to hide his nervousness.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The family were at breakfast in the kitchen of the old house when this tardy representative of the herald Mercury arrived, and, in reply to the customary inquiry as to the news he carried, announced the aforesaid fact.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “It's braw tidings ye bring the day, man,” he stammered with evident concern, and with an effort to hide his nervousness.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Nothing was thought of this until one day the passing pedler brought the startling news that the Lord Protector was dead.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The family were at breakfast in the kitchen of the old house when this tardy representative of the herald Mercury arrived, and, in reply to the customary inquiry as to the news he carried, announced the aforesaid fact.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading It was observed that he manifested a peculiar eagerness when through any stray channel intelligence was received in the valley of the sayings and doings in the world outside.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading “It's braw tidings ye bring the day, man,” he stammered with evident concern, and with an effort to hide his nervousness.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Wilson was alive to its significance with a curious wakefulness.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading The family were at breakfast in the kitchen of the old house when this tardy representative of the herald Mercury arrived, and, in reply to the customary inquiry as to the news he carried, announced the aforesaid fact.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Nothing was thought of this until one day the passing pedler brought the startling news that the Lord Protector was dead.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Nothing was thought of this until one day the passing pedler brought the startling news that the Lord Protector was dead.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading It was observed that he manifested a peculiar eagerness when through any stray channel intelligence was received in the valley of the sayings and doings in the world outside.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading It was observed that he manifested a peculiar eagerness when through any stray channel intelligence was received in the valley of the sayings and doings in the world outside.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading “It's braw tidings ye bring the day, man,” he stammered with evident concern, and with an effort to hide his nervousness.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading “It's braw tidings ye bring the day, man,” he stammered with evident concern, and with an effort to hide his nervousness.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The family were at breakfast in the kitchen of the old house when this tardy representative of the herald Mercury arrived, and, in reply to the customary inquiry as to the news he carried, announced the aforesaid fact.
a social unit living together
From this reading The family were at breakfast in the kitchen of the old house when this tardy representative of the herald Mercury arrived, and, in reply to the customary inquiry as to the news he carried, announced the aforesaid fact.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was observed that he manifested a peculiar eagerness when through any stray channel intelligence was received in the valley of the sayings and doings in the world outside.
heraldverbUS /ˈherəld/
foreshadow or presage
From this reading The family were at breakfast in the kitchen of the old house when this tardy representative of the herald Mercury arrived, and, in reply to the customary inquiry as to the news he carried, announced the aforesaid fact.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading “It's braw tidings ye bring the day, man,” he stammered with evident concern, and with an effort to hide his nervousness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “It's braw tidings ye bring the day, man,” he stammered with evident concern, and with an effort to hide his nervousness.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The family were at breakfast in the kitchen of the old house when this tardy representative of the herald Mercury arrived, and, in reply to the customary inquiry as to the news he carried, announced the aforesaid fact.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was observed that he manifested a peculiar eagerness when through any stray channel intelligence was received in the valley of the sayings and doings in the world outside.
a search for knowledge
From this reading The family were at breakfast in the kitchen of the old house when this tardy representative of the herald Mercury arrived, and, in reply to the customary inquiry as to the news he carried, announced the aforesaid fact.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading It was observed that he manifested a peculiar eagerness when through any stray channel intelligence was received in the valley of the sayings and doings in the world outside.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was observed that he manifested a peculiar eagerness when through any stray channel intelligence was received in the valley of the sayings and doings in the world outside.
It's
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From this reading “It's braw tidings ye bring the day, man,” he stammered with evident concern, and with an effort to hide his nervousness.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Wilson was alive to its significance with a curious wakefulness.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading The family were at breakfast in the kitchen of the old house when this tardy representative of the herald Mercury arrived, and, in reply to the customary inquiry as to the news he carried, announced the aforesaid fact.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Nothing was thought of this until one day the passing pedler brought the startling news that the Lord Protector was dead.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “It's braw tidings ye bring the day, man,” he stammered with evident concern, and with an effort to hide his nervousness.
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading It was observed that he manifested a peculiar eagerness when through any stray channel intelligence was received in the valley of the sayings and doings in the world outside.
MercurynounUS /ˈmɜːrkjəri/
a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures
From this reading The family were at breakfast in the kitchen of the old house when this tardy representative of the herald Mercury arrived, and, in reply to the customary inquiry as to the news he carried, announced the aforesaid fact.
nervousnessnounUS /ˈnɜːrvəsnəs/
the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters
From this reading “It's braw tidings ye bring the day, man,” he stammered with evident concern, and with an effort to hide his nervousness.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Nothing was thought of this until one day the passing pedler brought the startling news that the Lord Protector was dead.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing was thought of this until one day the passing pedler brought the startling news that the Lord Protector was dead.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading It was observed that he manifested a peculiar eagerness when through any stray channel intelligence was received in the valley of the sayings and doings in the world outside.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was observed that he manifested a peculiar eagerness when through any stray channel intelligence was received in the valley of the sayings and doings in the world outside.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The family were at breakfast in the kitchen of the old house when this tardy representative of the herald Mercury arrived, and, in reply to the customary inquiry as to the news he carried, announced the aforesaid fact.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Nothing was thought of this until one day the passing pedler brought the startling news that the Lord Protector was dead.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading It was observed that he manifested a peculiar eagerness when through any stray channel intelligence was received in the valley of the sayings and doings in the world outside.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Nothing was thought of this until one day the passing pedler brought the startling news that the Lord Protector was dead.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It was observed that he manifested a peculiar eagerness when through any stray channel intelligence was received in the valley of the sayings and doings in the world outside.
pedler
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From this reading Nothing was thought of this until one day the passing pedler brought the startling news that the Lord Protector was dead.
ProtectornounUS /prəˈtektər/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading Nothing was thought of this until one day the passing pedler brought the startling news that the Lord Protector was dead.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading It was observed that he manifested a peculiar eagerness when through any stray channel intelligence was received in the valley of the sayings and doings in the world outside.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading The family were at breakfast in the kitchen of the old house when this tardy representative of the herald Mercury arrived, and, in reply to the customary inquiry as to the news he carried, announced the aforesaid fact.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading The family were at breakfast in the kitchen of the old house when this tardy representative of the herald Mercury arrived, and, in reply to the customary inquiry as to the news he carried, announced the aforesaid fact.
sayingsnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋz/
plural of “saying” — a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading It was observed that he manifested a peculiar eagerness when through any stray channel intelligence was received in the valley of the sayings and doings in the world outside.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading Wilson was alive to its significance with a curious wakefulness.
stammered
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From this reading “It's braw tidings ye bring the day, man,” he stammered with evident concern, and with an effort to hide his nervousness.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading Nothing was thought of this until one day the passing pedler brought the startling news that the Lord Protector was dead.
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading It was observed that he manifested a peculiar eagerness when through any stray channel intelligence was received in the valley of the sayings and doings in the world outside.
tardyadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːrdi/
after the expected or usual time; delayed
From this reading The family were at breakfast in the kitchen of the old house when this tardy representative of the herald Mercury arrived, and, in reply to the customary inquiry as to the news he carried, announced the aforesaid fact.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was observed that he manifested a peculiar eagerness when through any stray channel intelligence was received in the valley of the sayings and doings in the world outside.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was observed that he manifested a peculiar eagerness when through any stray channel intelligence was received in the valley of the sayings and doings in the world outside.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Nothing was thought of this until one day the passing pedler brought the startling news that the Lord Protector was dead.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Nothing was thought of this until one day the passing pedler brought the startling news that the Lord Protector was dead.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was observed that he manifested a peculiar eagerness when through any stray channel intelligence was received in the valley of the sayings and doings in the world outside.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading “It's braw tidings ye bring the day, man,” he stammered with evident concern, and with an effort to hide his nervousness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The family were at breakfast in the kitchen of the old house when this tardy representative of the herald Mercury arrived, and, in reply to the customary inquiry as to the news he carried, announced the aforesaid fact.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Nothing was thought of this until one day the passing pedler brought the startling news that the Lord Protector was dead.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading It was observed that he manifested a peculiar eagerness when through any stray channel intelligence was received in the valley of the sayings and doings in the world outside.
wakefulnessnoun
a periodic state during which you are conscious and aware of the world
From this reading Wilson was alive to its significance with a curious wakefulness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was observed that he manifested a peculiar eagerness when through any stray channel intelligence was received in the valley of the sayings and doings in the world outside.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The family were at breakfast in the kitchen of the old house when this tardy representative of the herald Mercury arrived, and, in reply to the customary inquiry as to the news he carried, announced the aforesaid fact.
at the time that
From this reading It was observed that he manifested a peculiar eagerness when through any stray channel intelligence was received in the valley of the sayings and doings in the world outside.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading Wilson was alive to its significance with a curious wakefulness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Wilson was alive to its significance with a curious wakefulness.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was observed that he manifested a peculiar eagerness when through any stray channel intelligence was received in the valley of the sayings and doings in the world outside.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading “It's braw tidings ye bring the day, man,” he stammered with evident concern, and with an effort to hide his nervousness.
