used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He found the latter in the field, assisting Giles, who was hauling home the sheaves of corn-fodder in a harvest-wagon.
anew
From this reading As the subject had not again been mentioned between them,--probably owing to the excitement produced by Sandy Flash's visit to Kennett Square, and its consequences,--he felt bound to inform Barton of his speedy departure, and to renew his offer of service.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading The first meeting of the two men did not seem to be quite agreeable to either.
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading Being now fully prepared to undertake his journey to Chester, Gilbert remembered his promise to Alfred Barton.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the subject had not again been mentioned between them,--probably owing to the excitement produced by Sandy Flash's visit to Kennett Square, and its consequences,--he felt bound to inform Barton of his speedy departure, and to renew his offer of service.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the subject had not again been mentioned between them,--probably owing to the excitement produced by Sandy Flash's visit to Kennett Square, and its consequences,--he felt bound to inform Barton of his speedy departure, and to renew his offer of service.
assistingverbUS /əˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He found the latter in the field, assisting Giles, who was hauling home the sheaves of corn-fodder in a harvest-wagon.
Barton
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From this reading Being now fully prepared to undertake his journey to Chester, Gilbert remembered his promise to Alfred Barton.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The first meeting of the two men did not seem to be quite agreeable to either.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As the subject had not again been mentioned between them,--probably owing to the excitement produced by Sandy Flash's visit to Kennett Square, and its consequences,--he felt bound to inform Barton of his speedy departure, and to renew his offer of service.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being now fully prepared to undertake his journey to Chester, Gilbert remembered his promise to Alfred Barton.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading As the subject had not again been mentioned between them,--probably owing to the excitement produced by Sandy Flash's visit to Kennett Square, and its consequences,--he felt bound to inform Barton of his speedy departure, and to renew his offer of service.
confined by bonds
From this reading As the subject had not again been mentioned between them,--probably owing to the excitement produced by Sandy Flash's visit to Kennett Square, and its consequences,--he felt bound to inform Barton of his speedy departure, and to renew his offer of service.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As the subject had not again been mentioned between them,--probably owing to the excitement produced by Sandy Flash's visit to Kennett Square, and its consequences,--he felt bound to inform Barton of his speedy departure, and to renew his offer of service.
CHESTERnounUS /ˈtʃestər/
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading GILBERT ON THE ROAD TO CHESTER.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading As the subject had not again been mentioned between them,--probably owing to the excitement produced by Sandy Flash's visit to Kennett Square, and its consequences,--he felt bound to inform Barton of his speedy departure, and to renew his offer of service.
corn-fodder
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From this reading He found the latter in the field, assisting Giles, who was hauling home the sheaves of corn-fodder in a harvest-wagon.
the act of departing
From this reading As the subject had not again been mentioned between them,--probably owing to the excitement produced by Sandy Flash's visit to Kennett Square, and its consequences,--he felt bound to inform Barton of his speedy departure, and to renew his offer of service.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The first meeting of the two men did not seem to be quite agreeable to either.
one or the other of two
From this reading The first meeting of the two men did not seem to be quite agreeable to either.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading As the subject had not again been mentioned between them,--probably owing to the excitement produced by Sandy Flash's visit to Kennett Square, and its consequences,--he felt bound to inform Barton of his speedy departure, and to renew his offer of service.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As the subject had not again been mentioned between them,--probably owing to the excitement produced by Sandy Flash's visit to Kennett Square, and its consequences,--he felt bound to inform Barton of his speedy departure, and to renew his offer of service.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading He found the latter in the field, assisting Giles, who was hauling home the sheaves of corn-fodder in a harvest-wagon.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first meeting of the two men did not seem to be quite agreeable to either.
Flash'snounUS /ˈflæʃɪz/
possessive form of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy
From this reading As the subject had not again been mentioned between them,--probably owing to the excitement produced by Sandy Flash's visit to Kennett Square, and its consequences,--he felt bound to inform Barton of his speedy departure, and to renew his offer of service.
set up or found
From this reading He found the latter in the field, assisting Giles, who was hauling home the sheaves of corn-fodder in a harvest-wagon.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Being now fully prepared to undertake his journey to Chester, Gilbert remembered his promise to Alfred Barton.
GILBERTnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading GILBERT ON THE ROAD TO CHESTER.
Giles
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From this reading He found the latter in the field, assisting Giles, who was hauling home the sheaves of corn-fodder in a harvest-wagon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As the subject had not again been mentioned between them,--probably owing to the excitement produced by Sandy Flash's visit to Kennett Square, and its consequences,--he felt bound to inform Barton of his speedy departure, and to renew his offer of service.
harvest-wagon
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From this reading He found the latter in the field, assisting Giles, who was hauling home the sheaves of corn-fodder in a harvest-wagon.
haulingnounUS /ˈhɔːlɪŋ/
the activity of transporting goods by truck
From this reading He found the latter in the field, assisting Giles, who was hauling home the sheaves of corn-fodder in a harvest-wagon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the subject had not again been mentioned between them,--probably owing to the excitement produced by Sandy Flash's visit to Kennett Square, and its consequences,--he felt bound to inform Barton of his speedy departure, and to renew his offer of service.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Being now fully prepared to undertake his journey to Chester, Gilbert remembered his promise to Alfred Barton.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He found the latter in the field, assisting Giles, who was hauling home the sheaves of corn-fodder in a harvest-wagon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He found the latter in the field, assisting Giles, who was hauling home the sheaves of corn-fodder in a harvest-wagon.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading As the subject had not again been mentioned between them,--probably owing to the excitement produced by Sandy Flash's visit to Kennett Square, and its consequences,--he felt bound to inform Barton of his speedy departure, and to renew his offer of service.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As the subject had not again been mentioned between them,--probably owing to the excitement produced by Sandy Flash's visit to Kennett Square, and its consequences,--he felt bound to inform Barton of his speedy departure, and to renew his offer of service.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Being now fully prepared to undertake his journey to Chester, Gilbert remembered his promise to Alfred Barton.
Kennett
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From this reading As the subject had not again been mentioned between them,--probably owing to the excitement produced by Sandy Flash's visit to Kennett Square, and its consequences,--he felt bound to inform Barton of his speedy departure, and to renew his offer of service.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading He found the latter in the field, assisting Giles, who was hauling home the sheaves of corn-fodder in a harvest-wagon.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The first meeting of the two men did not seem to be quite agreeable to either.
the force of workers available
From this reading The first meeting of the two men did not seem to be quite agreeable to either.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading As the subject had not again been mentioned between them,--probably owing to the excitement produced by Sandy Flash's visit to Kennett Square, and its consequences,--he felt bound to inform Barton of his speedy departure, and to renew his offer of service.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As the subject had not again been mentioned between them,--probably owing to the excitement produced by Sandy Flash's visit to Kennett Square, and its consequences,--he felt bound to inform Barton of his speedy departure, and to renew his offer of service.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Being now fully prepared to undertake his journey to Chester, Gilbert remembered his promise to Alfred Barton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the subject had not again been mentioned between them,--probably owing to the excitement produced by Sandy Flash's visit to Kennett Square, and its consequences,--he felt bound to inform Barton of his speedy departure, and to renew his offer of service.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading As the subject had not again been mentioned between them,--probably owing to the excitement produced by Sandy Flash's visit to Kennett Square, and its consequences,--he felt bound to inform Barton of his speedy departure, and to renew his offer of service.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading GILBERT ON THE ROAD TO CHESTER.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading As the subject had not again been mentioned between them,--probably owing to the excitement produced by Sandy Flash's visit to Kennett Square, and its consequences,--he felt bound to inform Barton of his speedy departure, and to renew his offer of service.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Being now fully prepared to undertake his journey to Chester, Gilbert remembered his promise to Alfred Barton.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading As the subject had not again been mentioned between them,--probably owing to the excitement produced by Sandy Flash's visit to Kennett Square, and its consequences,--he felt bound to inform Barton of his speedy departure, and to renew his offer of service.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading As the subject had not again been mentioned between them,--probably owing to the excitement produced by Sandy Flash's visit to Kennett Square, and its consequences,--he felt bound to inform Barton of his speedy departure, and to renew his offer of service.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Being now fully prepared to undertake his journey to Chester, Gilbert remembered his promise to Alfred Barton.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The first meeting of the two men did not seem to be quite agreeable to either.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Being now fully prepared to undertake his journey to Chester, Gilbert remembered his promise to Alfred Barton.
renewverbUS /rɪˈnuː/
reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new
From this reading As the subject had not again been mentioned between them,--probably owing to the excitement produced by Sandy Flash's visit to Kennett Square, and its consequences,--he felt bound to inform Barton of his speedy departure, and to renew his offer of service.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading GILBERT ON THE ROAD TO CHESTER.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading As the subject had not again been mentioned between them,--probably owing to the excitement produced by Sandy Flash's visit to Kennett Square, and its consequences,--he felt bound to inform Barton of his speedy departure, and to renew his offer of service.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The first meeting of the two men did not seem to be quite agreeable to either.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading As the subject had not again been mentioned between them,--probably owing to the excitement produced by Sandy Flash's visit to Kennett Square, and its consequences,--he felt bound to inform Barton of his speedy departure, and to renew his offer of service.
sheavesnounUS /ʃiːvz/
plural of “sheaf” — a package of several things tied together for carrying or storing
From this reading He found the latter in the field, assisting Giles, who was hauling home the sheaves of corn-fodder in a harvest-wagon.
speedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading As the subject had not again been mentioned between them,--probably owing to the excitement produced by Sandy Flash's visit to Kennett Square, and its consequences,--he felt bound to inform Barton of his speedy departure, and to renew his offer of service.
make square
From this reading As the subject had not again been mentioned between them,--probably owing to the excitement produced by Sandy Flash's visit to Kennett Square, and its consequences,--he felt bound to inform Barton of his speedy departure, and to renew his offer of service.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading As the subject had not again been mentioned between them,--probably owing to the excitement produced by Sandy Flash's visit to Kennett Square, and its consequences,--he felt bound to inform Barton of his speedy departure, and to renew his offer of service.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GILBERT ON THE ROAD TO CHESTER.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As the subject had not again been mentioned between them,--probably owing to the excitement produced by Sandy Flash's visit to Kennett Square, and its consequences,--he felt bound to inform Barton of his speedy departure, and to renew his offer of service.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GILBERT ON THE ROAD TO CHESTER.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The first meeting of the two men did not seem to be quite agreeable to either.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading Being now fully prepared to undertake his journey to Chester, Gilbert remembered his promise to Alfred Barton.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading As the subject had not again been mentioned between them,--probably owing to the excitement produced by Sandy Flash's visit to Kennett Square, and its consequences,--he felt bound to inform Barton of his speedy departure, and to renew his offer of service.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He found the latter in the field, assisting Giles, who was hauling home the sheaves of corn-fodder in a harvest-wagon.
which person or people
From this reading He found the latter in the field, assisting Giles, who was hauling home the sheaves of corn-fodder in a harvest-wagon.
