used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A number of these came at once to the churchyard when they heard of the accident--for so Herrick put it---and Stephen was carried to his house.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading A number of these came at once to the churchyard when they heard of the accident--for so Herrick put it---and Stephen was carried to his house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bewildered as Herrick was by the strangeness of this discovery, he had nerve enough to pull himself together and go for assistance.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading In spite of the lateness of the hour, the Carr Arms was full of labourers drinking and smoking.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bewildered as Herrick was by the strangeness of this discovery, he had nerve enough to pull himself together and go for assistance.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Herrick had ascertained before seeking assistance that his friend still lived.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Bewildered as Herrick was by the strangeness of this discovery, he had nerve enough to pull himself together and go for assistance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A number of these came at once to the churchyard when they heard of the accident--for so Herrick put it---and Stephen was carried to his house.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Herrick had ascertained before seeking assistance that his friend still lived.
BewilderedadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading Bewildered as Herrick was by the strangeness of this discovery, he had nerve enough to pull himself together and go for assistance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Meanwhile Sidney had revived, but was in a drowsy state.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Bewildered as Herrick was by the strangeness of this discovery, he had nerve enough to pull himself together and go for assistance.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A number of these came at once to the churchyard when they heard of the accident--for so Herrick put it---and Stephen was carried to his house.
Carr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In spite of the lateness of the hour, the Carr Arms was full of labourers drinking and smoking.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading A number of these came at once to the churchyard when they heard of the accident--for so Herrick put it---and Stephen was carried to his house.
churchyardnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃjɑːrd/
the yard associated with a church
From this reading A number of these came at once to the churchyard when they heard of the accident--for so Herrick put it---and Stephen was carried to his house.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Bewildered as Herrick was by the strangeness of this discovery, he had nerve enough to pull himself together and go for assistance.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading In spite of the lateness of the hour, the Carr Arms was full of labourers drinking and smoking.
drowsyadjectiveUS /ˈdraʊzi/
half asleep
From this reading Meanwhile Sidney had revived, but was in a drowsy state.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Bewildered as Herrick was by the strangeness of this discovery, he had nerve enough to pull himself together and go for assistance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bewildered as Herrick was by the strangeness of this discovery, he had nerve enough to pull himself together and go for assistance.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Herrick had ascertained before seeking assistance that his friend still lived.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading In spite of the lateness of the hour, the Carr Arms was full of labourers drinking and smoking.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Bewildered as Herrick was by the strangeness of this discovery, he had nerve enough to pull himself together and go for assistance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bewildered as Herrick was by the strangeness of this discovery, he had nerve enough to pull himself together and go for assistance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bewildered as Herrick was by the strangeness of this discovery, he had nerve enough to pull himself together and go for assistance.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading A number of these came at once to the churchyard when they heard of the accident--for so Herrick put it---and Stephen was carried to his house.
HerricknounUS /ˈherɪk/
English lyric poet (1591-1674)
From this reading Bewildered as Herrick was by the strangeness of this discovery, he had nerve enough to pull himself together and go for assistance.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Bewildered as Herrick was by the strangeness of this discovery, he had nerve enough to pull himself together and go for assistance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A number of these came at once to the churchyard when they heard of the accident--for so Herrick put it---and Stephen was carried to his house.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading In spite of the lateness of the hour, the Carr Arms was full of labourers drinking and smoking.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A number of these came at once to the churchyard when they heard of the accident--for so Herrick put it---and Stephen was carried to his house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of the lateness of the hour, the Carr Arms was full of labourers drinking and smoking.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A number of these came at once to the churchyard when they heard of the accident--for so Herrick put it---and Stephen was carried to his house.
labourers
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From this reading In spite of the lateness of the hour, the Carr Arms was full of labourers drinking and smoking.
latenessnounUS /ˈleɪtnəs/
quality of coming late or later in time
From this reading In spite of the lateness of the hour, the Carr Arms was full of labourers drinking and smoking.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Herrick had ascertained before seeking assistance that his friend still lived.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile Sidney had revived, but was in a drowsy state.
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading Bewildered as Herrick was by the strangeness of this discovery, he had nerve enough to pull himself together and go for assistance.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A number of these came at once to the churchyard when they heard of the accident--for so Herrick put it---and Stephen was carried to his house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bewildered as Herrick was by the strangeness of this discovery, he had nerve enough to pull himself together and go for assistance.
on one occasion
From this reading A number of these came at once to the churchyard when they heard of the accident--for so Herrick put it---and Stephen was carried to his house.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Bewildered as Herrick was by the strangeness of this discovery, he had nerve enough to pull himself together and go for assistance.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A number of these came at once to the churchyard when they heard of the accident--for so Herrick put it---and Stephen was carried to his house.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading Meanwhile Sidney had revived, but was in a drowsy state.
the act of searching for something
From this reading Herrick had ascertained before seeking assistance that his friend still lived.
SidneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
English poet (1554-1586)
From this reading Meanwhile Sidney had revived, but was in a drowsy state.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading In spite of the lateness of the hour, the Carr Arms was full of labourers drinking and smoking.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A number of these came at once to the churchyard when they heard of the accident--for so Herrick put it---and Stephen was carried to his house.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of the lateness of the hour, the Carr Arms was full of labourers drinking and smoking.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Meanwhile Sidney had revived, but was in a drowsy state.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading A number of these came at once to the churchyard when they heard of the accident--for so Herrick put it---and Stephen was carried to his house.
not in physical motion
From this reading Herrick had ascertained before seeking assistance that his friend still lived.
strangenessnounUS /ˈstreɪndʒnəs/
unusualness as a consequence of not being well known
From this reading Bewildered as Herrick was by the strangeness of this discovery, he had nerve enough to pull himself together and go for assistance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Herrick had ascertained before seeking assistance that his friend still lived.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bewildered as Herrick was by the strangeness of this discovery, he had nerve enough to pull himself together and go for assistance.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A number of these came at once to the churchyard when they heard of the accident--for so Herrick put it---and Stephen was carried to his house.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A number of these came at once to the churchyard when they heard of the accident--for so Herrick put it---and Stephen was carried to his house.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Bewildered as Herrick was by the strangeness of this discovery, he had nerve enough to pull himself together and go for assistance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bewildered as Herrick was by the strangeness of this discovery, he had nerve enough to pull himself together and go for assistance.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Bewildered as Herrick was by the strangeness of this discovery, he had nerve enough to pull himself together and go for assistance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bewildered as Herrick was by the strangeness of this discovery, he had nerve enough to pull himself together and go for assistance.
at the time that
From this reading A number of these came at once to the churchyard when they heard of the accident--for so Herrick put it---and Stephen was carried to his house.
