used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As that slow but sure conveyance jolted along the road but twice a week, he could not, in the circumstances in which he was placed, remain until its next journey.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading When the Corporal called, the Doctor was absent on one of his constantly recurring professional rides.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading As that slow but sure conveyance jolted along the road but twice a week, he could not, in the circumstances in which he was placed, remain until its next journey.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SCOTT AND HIS SERVANT The Corporal was obliged, on family or on Haldanite business, we know not which, to return by the "Highflyer" next morning.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading On leaving the Manse, he proceeded at once to the house of Dr. Scott, the well-known doctor of the parish, and of a district around it limited only by the physical endurance of himself and of his brown horse, "Bolus".
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As that slow but sure conveyance jolted along the road but twice a week, he could not, in the circumstances in which he was placed, remain until its next journey.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On leaving the Manse, he proceeded at once to the house of Dr. Scott, the well-known doctor of the parish, and of a district around it limited only by the physical endurance of himself and of his brown horse, "Bolus".
BolusnounUS /ˈboʊləs/
a small round soft mass (as of chewed food)
From this reading On leaving the Manse, he proceeded at once to the house of Dr. Scott, the well-known doctor of the parish, and of a district around it limited only by the physical endurance of himself and of his brown horse, "Bolus".
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading On leaving the Manse, he proceeded at once to the house of Dr. Scott, the well-known doctor of the parish, and of a district around it limited only by the physical endurance of himself and of his brown horse, "Bolus".
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading SCOTT AND HIS SERVANT The Corporal was obliged, on family or on Haldanite business, we know not which, to return by the "Highflyer" next morning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As that slow but sure conveyance jolted along the road but twice a week, he could not, in the circumstances in which he was placed, remain until its next journey.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SCOTT AND HIS SERVANT The Corporal was obliged, on family or on Haldanite business, we know not which, to return by the "Highflyer" next morning.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When the Corporal called, the Doctor was absent on one of his constantly recurring professional rides.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading As that slow but sure conveyance jolted along the road but twice a week, he could not, in the circumstances in which he was placed, remain until its next journey.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading When the Corporal called, the Doctor was absent on one of his constantly recurring professional rides.
conveyancenounUS /kənˈveɪəns/
document effecting a property transfer
From this reading As that slow but sure conveyance jolted along the road but twice a week, he could not, in the circumstances in which he was placed, remain until its next journey.
CorporalnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading SCOTT AND HIS SERVANT The Corporal was obliged, on family or on Haldanite business, we know not which, to return by the "Highflyer" next morning.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As that slow but sure conveyance jolted along the road but twice a week, he could not, in the circumstances in which he was placed, remain until its next journey.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading On leaving the Manse, he proceeded at once to the house of Dr. Scott, the well-known doctor of the parish, and of a district around it limited only by the physical endurance of himself and of his brown horse, "Bolus".
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading On leaving the Manse, he proceeded at once to the house of Dr. Scott, the well-known doctor of the parish, and of a district around it limited only by the physical endurance of himself and of his brown horse, "Bolus".
DR
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From this reading DR.
endurancenounUS /ˈendərəns/
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading On leaving the Manse, he proceeded at once to the house of Dr. Scott, the well-known doctor of the parish, and of a district around it limited only by the physical endurance of himself and of his brown horse, "Bolus".
a social unit living together
From this reading SCOTT AND HIS SERVANT The Corporal was obliged, on family or on Haldanite business, we know not which, to return by the "Highflyer" next morning.
Haldanite
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From this reading SCOTT AND HIS SERVANT The Corporal was obliged, on family or on Haldanite business, we know not which, to return by the "Highflyer" next morning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As that slow but sure conveyance jolted along the road but twice a week, he could not, in the circumstances in which he was placed, remain until its next journey.
Highflyernoun
a person of great ability and ambition
From this reading SCOTT AND HIS SERVANT The Corporal was obliged, on family or on Haldanite business, we know not which, to return by the "Highflyer" next morning.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading On leaving the Manse, he proceeded at once to the house of Dr. Scott, the well-known doctor of the parish, and of a district around it limited only by the physical endurance of himself and of his brown horse, "Bolus".
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SCOTT AND HIS SERVANT The Corporal was obliged, on family or on Haldanite business, we know not which, to return by the "Highflyer" next morning.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading On leaving the Manse, he proceeded at once to the house of Dr. Scott, the well-known doctor of the parish, and of a district around it limited only by the physical endurance of himself and of his brown horse, "Bolus".
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On leaving the Manse, he proceeded at once to the house of Dr. Scott, the well-known doctor of the parish, and of a district around it limited only by the physical endurance of himself and of his brown horse, "Bolus".
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As that slow but sure conveyance jolted along the road but twice a week, he could not, in the circumstances in which he was placed, remain until its next journey.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On leaving the Manse, he proceeded at once to the house of Dr. Scott, the well-known doctor of the parish, and of a district around it limited only by the physical endurance of himself and of his brown horse, "Bolus".
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As that slow but sure conveyance jolted along the road but twice a week, he could not, in the circumstances in which he was placed, remain until its next journey.
joltedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊltɪd/
bumped or shaken jerkily
From this reading As that slow but sure conveyance jolted along the road but twice a week, he could not, in the circumstances in which he was placed, remain until its next journey.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading As that slow but sure conveyance jolted along the road but twice a week, he could not, in the circumstances in which he was placed, remain until its next journey.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading SCOTT AND HIS SERVANT The Corporal was obliged, on family or on Haldanite business, we know not which, to return by the "Highflyer" next morning.
the act of departing
From this reading On leaving the Manse, he proceeded at once to the house of Dr. Scott, the well-known doctor of the parish, and of a district around it limited only by the physical endurance of himself and of his brown horse, "Bolus".
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading On leaving the Manse, he proceeded at once to the house of Dr. Scott, the well-known doctor of the parish, and of a district around it limited only by the physical endurance of himself and of his brown horse, "Bolus".
Mansenoun
a large and imposing house
From this reading On leaving the Manse, he proceeded at once to the house of Dr. Scott, the well-known doctor of the parish, and of a district around it limited only by the physical endurance of himself and of his brown horse, "Bolus".
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading SCOTT AND HIS SERVANT The Corporal was obliged, on family or on Haldanite business, we know not which, to return by the "Highflyer" next morning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading SCOTT AND HIS SERVANT The Corporal was obliged, on family or on Haldanite business, we know not which, to return by the "Highflyer" next morning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SCOTT AND HIS SERVANT The Corporal was obliged, on family or on Haldanite business, we know not which, to return by the "Highflyer" next morning.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading SCOTT AND HIS SERVANT The Corporal was obliged, on family or on Haldanite business, we know not which, to return by the "Highflyer" next morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On leaving the Manse, he proceeded at once to the house of Dr. Scott, the well-known doctor of the parish, and of a district around it limited only by the physical endurance of himself and of his brown horse, "Bolus".
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SCOTT AND HIS SERVANT The Corporal was obliged, on family or on Haldanite business, we know not which, to return by the "Highflyer" next morning.
on one occasion
From this reading On leaving the Manse, he proceeded at once to the house of Dr. Scott, the well-known doctor of the parish, and of a district around it limited only by the physical endurance of himself and of his brown horse, "Bolus".
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When the Corporal called, the Doctor was absent on one of his constantly recurring professional rides.
and nothing more
From this reading On leaving the Manse, he proceeded at once to the house of Dr. Scott, the well-known doctor of the parish, and of a district around it limited only by the physical endurance of himself and of his brown horse, "Bolus".
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading SCOTT AND HIS SERVANT The Corporal was obliged, on family or on Haldanite business, we know not which, to return by the "Highflyer" next morning.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading On leaving the Manse, he proceeded at once to the house of Dr. Scott, the well-known doctor of the parish, and of a district around it limited only by the physical endurance of himself and of his brown horse, "Bolus".
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading On leaving the Manse, he proceeded at once to the house of Dr. Scott, the well-known doctor of the parish, and of a district around it limited only by the physical endurance of himself and of his brown horse, "Bolus".
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading As that slow but sure conveyance jolted along the road but twice a week, he could not, in the circumstances in which he was placed, remain until its next journey.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading On leaving the Manse, he proceeded at once to the house of Dr. Scott, the well-known doctor of the parish, and of a district around it limited only by the physical endurance of himself and of his brown horse, "Bolus".
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading When the Corporal called, the Doctor was absent on one of his constantly recurring professional rides.
recurringadjectiveUS /rɪˈkɜːrɪŋ/
coming back
From this reading When the Corporal called, the Doctor was absent on one of his constantly recurring professional rides.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading As that slow but sure conveyance jolted along the road but twice a week, he could not, in the circumstances in which he was placed, remain until its next journey.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading SCOTT AND HIS SERVANT The Corporal was obliged, on family or on Haldanite business, we know not which, to return by the "Highflyer" next morning.
ridesnounUS /raɪdz/
plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
From this reading When the Corporal called, the Doctor was absent on one of his constantly recurring professional rides.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading As that slow but sure conveyance jolted along the road but twice a week, he could not, in the circumstances in which he was placed, remain until its next journey.
SCOTTnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading SCOTT AND HIS SERVANT The Corporal was obliged, on family or on Haldanite business, we know not which, to return by the "Highflyer" next morning.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading SCOTT AND HIS SERVANT The Corporal was obliged, on family or on Haldanite business, we know not which, to return by the "Highflyer" next morning.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading As that slow but sure conveyance jolted along the road but twice a week, he could not, in the circumstances in which he was placed, remain until its next journey.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading As that slow but sure conveyance jolted along the road but twice a week, he could not, in the circumstances in which he was placed, remain until its next journey.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As that slow but sure conveyance jolted along the road but twice a week, he could not, in the circumstances in which he was placed, remain until its next journey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SCOTT AND HIS SERVANT The Corporal was obliged, on family or on Haldanite business, we know not which, to return by the "Highflyer" next morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SCOTT AND HIS SERVANT The Corporal was obliged, on family or on Haldanite business, we know not which, to return by the "Highflyer" next morning.
two times
From this reading As that slow but sure conveyance jolted along the road but twice a week, he could not, in the circumstances in which he was placed, remain until its next journey.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading As that slow but sure conveyance jolted along the road but twice a week, he could not, in the circumstances in which he was placed, remain until its next journey.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SCOTT AND HIS SERVANT The Corporal was obliged, on family or on Haldanite business, we know not which, to return by the "Highflyer" next morning.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading SCOTT AND HIS SERVANT The Corporal was obliged, on family or on Haldanite business, we know not which, to return by the "Highflyer" next morning.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading As that slow but sure conveyance jolted along the road but twice a week, he could not, in the circumstances in which he was placed, remain until its next journey.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading On leaving the Manse, he proceeded at once to the house of Dr. Scott, the well-known doctor of the parish, and of a district around it limited only by the physical endurance of himself and of his brown horse, "Bolus".
at the time that
From this reading When the Corporal called, the Doctor was absent on one of his constantly recurring professional rides.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SCOTT AND HIS SERVANT The Corporal was obliged, on family or on Haldanite business, we know not which, to return by the "Highflyer" next morning.
