used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TRAIL Standing on the steps of the hotel, Brett cast a searching glance along the line of waiting hansoms.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE TRAIL Standing on the steps of the hotel, Brett cast a searching glance along the line of waiting hansoms.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He wanted a strong, sure-footed horse, one of those marvellous animals, found only in the streets of London, which trots like a dog, slides down Savoy Street on its hind legs, slips in and out among the traffic like an eel, and covers a steady eight miles an hour for a seemingly indefinite period.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He wanted a strong, sure-footed horse, one of those marvellous animals, found only in the streets of London, which trots like a dog, slides down Savoy Street on its hind legs, slips in and out among the traffic like an eel, and covers a steady eight miles an hour for a seemingly indefinite period.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He wanted a strong, sure-footed horse, one of those marvellous animals, found only in the streets of London, which trots like a dog, slides down Savoy Street on its hind legs, slips in and out among the traffic like an eel, and covers a steady eight miles an hour for a seemingly indefinite period.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He wanted a strong, sure-footed horse, one of those marvellous animals, found only in the streets of London, which trots like a dog, slides down Savoy Street on its hind legs, slips in and out among the traffic like an eel, and covers a steady eight miles an hour for a seemingly indefinite period.
barristernounUS /ˈbærɪstər/
a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution
From this reading "No. You whistle without discrimination," replied the barrister.
Brett
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From this reading THE TRAIL Standing on the steps of the hotel, Brett cast a searching glance along the line of waiting hansoms.
cabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading "Shall I whistle for a cab, sir?" said the hall-porter.
put or send forth
From this reading THE TRAIL Standing on the steps of the hotel, Brett cast a searching glance along the line of waiting hansoms.
coversnounUS /ˈkʌvərz/
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading He wanted a strong, sure-footed horse, one of those marvellous animals, found only in the streets of London, which trots like a dog, slides down Savoy Street on its hind legs, slips in and out among the traffic like an eel, and covers a steady eight miles an hour for a seemingly indefinite period.
discriminationnounUS /dɪˌskrɪməˈneɪʃən/
unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice
From this reading "No. You whistle without discrimination," replied the barrister.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading He wanted a strong, sure-footed horse, one of those marvellous animals, found only in the streets of London, which trots like a dog, slides down Savoy Street on its hind legs, slips in and out among the traffic like an eel, and covers a steady eight miles an hour for a seemingly indefinite period.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He wanted a strong, sure-footed horse, one of those marvellous animals, found only in the streets of London, which trots like a dog, slides down Savoy Street on its hind legs, slips in and out among the traffic like an eel, and covers a steady eight miles an hour for a seemingly indefinite period.
eelnounUS /iːl/
the fatty flesh of eel; an elongate fish found in fresh water in Europe and America; large eels are usually smoked or pickled
From this reading He wanted a strong, sure-footed horse, one of those marvellous animals, found only in the streets of London, which trots like a dog, slides down Savoy Street on its hind legs, slips in and out among the traffic like an eel, and covers a steady eight miles an hour for a seemingly indefinite period.
being one more than seven
From this reading He wanted a strong, sure-footed horse, one of those marvellous animals, found only in the streets of London, which trots like a dog, slides down Savoy Street on its hind legs, slips in and out among the traffic like an eel, and covers a steady eight miles an hour for a seemingly indefinite period.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He wanted a strong, sure-footed horse, one of those marvellous animals, found only in the streets of London, which trots like a dog, slides down Savoy Street on its hind legs, slips in and out among the traffic like an eel, and covers a steady eight miles an hour for a seemingly indefinite period.
set up or found
From this reading He wanted a strong, sure-footed horse, one of those marvellous animals, found only in the streets of London, which trots like a dog, slides down Savoy Street on its hind legs, slips in and out among the traffic like an eel, and covers a steady eight miles an hour for a seemingly indefinite period.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading He found the stamp of gee-gee he needed fourth on the rank.
gee-geenoun
a word for horse used by children or in adult slang
From this reading He found the stamp of gee-gee he needed fourth on the rank.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading THE TRAIL Standing on the steps of the hotel, Brett cast a searching glance along the line of waiting hansoms.
hall-porter
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From this reading "Shall I whistle for a cab, sir?" said the hall-porter.
hansoms
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From this reading THE TRAIL Standing on the steps of the hotel, Brett cast a searching glance along the line of waiting hansoms.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wanted a strong, sure-footed horse, one of those marvellous animals, found only in the streets of London, which trots like a dog, slides down Savoy Street on its hind legs, slips in and out among the traffic like an eel, and covers a steady eight miles an hour for a seemingly indefinite period.
hindnounUS /haɪnd/
any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers
From this reading He wanted a strong, sure-footed horse, one of those marvellous animals, found only in the streets of London, which trots like a dog, slides down Savoy Street on its hind legs, slips in and out among the traffic like an eel, and covers a steady eight miles an hour for a seemingly indefinite period.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading He wanted a strong, sure-footed horse, one of those marvellous animals, found only in the streets of London, which trots like a dog, slides down Savoy Street on its hind legs, slips in and out among the traffic like an eel, and covers a steady eight miles an hour for a seemingly indefinite period.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THE TRAIL Standing on the steps of the hotel, Brett cast a searching glance along the line of waiting hansoms.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He wanted a strong, sure-footed horse, one of those marvellous animals, found only in the streets of London, which trots like a dog, slides down Savoy Street on its hind legs, slips in and out among the traffic like an eel, and covers a steady eight miles an hour for a seemingly indefinite period.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Shall I whistle for a cab, sir?" said the hall-porter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He wanted a strong, sure-footed horse, one of those marvellous animals, found only in the streets of London, which trots like a dog, slides down Savoy Street on its hind legs, slips in and out among the traffic like an eel, and covers a steady eight miles an hour for a seemingly indefinite period.
indefiniteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdefənət/
vague or not clearly defined or stated
From this reading He wanted a strong, sure-footed horse, one of those marvellous animals, found only in the streets of London, which trots like a dog, slides down Savoy Street on its hind legs, slips in and out among the traffic like an eel, and covers a steady eight miles an hour for a seemingly indefinite period.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He wanted a strong, sure-footed horse, one of those marvellous animals, found only in the streets of London, which trots like a dog, slides down Savoy Street on its hind legs, slips in and out among the traffic like an eel, and covers a steady eight miles an hour for a seemingly indefinite period.
staying power
From this reading He wanted a strong, sure-footed horse, one of those marvellous animals, found only in the streets of London, which trots like a dog, slides down Savoy Street on its hind legs, slips in and out among the traffic like an eel, and covers a steady eight miles an hour for a seemingly indefinite period.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He wanted a strong, sure-footed horse, one of those marvellous animals, found only in the streets of London, which trots like a dog, slides down Savoy Street on its hind legs, slips in and out among the traffic like an eel, and covers a steady eight miles an hour for a seemingly indefinite period.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading THE TRAIL Standing on the steps of the hotel, Brett cast a searching glance along the line of waiting hansoms.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading He wanted a strong, sure-footed horse, one of those marvellous animals, found only in the streets of London, which trots like a dog, slides down Savoy Street on its hind legs, slips in and out among the traffic like an eel, and covers a steady eight miles an hour for a seemingly indefinite period.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading He wanted a strong, sure-footed horse, one of those marvellous animals, found only in the streets of London, which trots like a dog, slides down Savoy Street on its hind legs, slips in and out among the traffic like an eel, and covers a steady eight miles an hour for a seemingly indefinite period.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading He wanted a strong, sure-footed horse, one of those marvellous animals, found only in the streets of London, which trots like a dog, slides down Savoy Street on its hind legs, slips in and out among the traffic like an eel, and covers a steady eight miles an hour for a seemingly indefinite period.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He found the stamp of gee-gee he needed fourth on the rank.
not any; not one
From this reading "No. You whistle without discrimination," replied the barrister.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TRAIL Standing on the steps of the hotel, Brett cast a searching glance along the line of waiting hansoms.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE TRAIL Standing on the steps of the hotel, Brett cast a searching glance along the line of waiting hansoms.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He wanted a strong, sure-footed horse, one of those marvellous animals, found only in the streets of London, which trots like a dog, slides down Savoy Street on its hind legs, slips in and out among the traffic like an eel, and covers a steady eight miles an hour for a seemingly indefinite period.
and nothing more
From this reading He wanted a strong, sure-footed horse, one of those marvellous animals, found only in the streets of London, which trots like a dog, slides down Savoy Street on its hind legs, slips in and out among the traffic like an eel, and covers a steady eight miles an hour for a seemingly indefinite period.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He wanted a strong, sure-footed horse, one of those marvellous animals, found only in the streets of London, which trots like a dog, slides down Savoy Street on its hind legs, slips in and out among the traffic like an eel, and covers a steady eight miles an hour for a seemingly indefinite period.
an amount of time
From this reading He wanted a strong, sure-footed horse, one of those marvellous animals, found only in the streets of London, which trots like a dog, slides down Savoy Street on its hind legs, slips in and out among the traffic like an eel, and covers a steady eight miles an hour for a seemingly indefinite period.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading He found the stamp of gee-gee he needed fourth on the rank.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "No. You whistle without discrimination," replied the barrister.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Shall I whistle for a cab, sir?" said the hall-porter.
SavoynounUS /səˈvɔɪ/
a geographical region of historical importance; a former duchy in what is now southwestern France, western Switzerland, and northwestern Italy
From this reading He wanted a strong, sure-footed horse, one of those marvellous animals, found only in the streets of London, which trots like a dog, slides down Savoy Street on its hind legs, slips in and out among the traffic like an eel, and covers a steady eight miles an hour for a seemingly indefinite period.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading THE TRAIL Standing on the steps of the hotel, Brett cast a searching glance along the line of waiting hansoms.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading He wanted a strong, sure-footed horse, one of those marvellous animals, found only in the streets of London, which trots like a dog, slides down Savoy Street on its hind legs, slips in and out among the traffic like an eel, and covers a steady eight miles an hour for a seemingly indefinite period.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Shall I whistle for a cab, sir?" said the hall-porter.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Shall I whistle for a cab, sir?" said the hall-porter.
slidesnounUS /slaɪdz/
plural of “slide” — a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study
From this reading He wanted a strong, sure-footed horse, one of those marvellous animals, found only in the streets of London, which trots like a dog, slides down Savoy Street on its hind legs, slips in and out among the traffic like an eel, and covers a steady eight miles an hour for a seemingly indefinite period.
slipsnounUS /slɪps/
plural of “slip” — a socially awkward or tactless act
From this reading He wanted a strong, sure-footed horse, one of those marvellous animals, found only in the streets of London, which trots like a dog, slides down Savoy Street on its hind legs, slips in and out among the traffic like an eel, and covers a steady eight miles an hour for a seemingly indefinite period.
stampverbUS /stæmp/
walk heavily
From this reading He found the stamp of gee-gee he needed fourth on the rank.
having a supporting base
From this reading THE TRAIL Standing on the steps of the hotel, Brett cast a searching glance along the line of waiting hansoms.
make steady
From this reading He wanted a strong, sure-footed horse, one of those marvellous animals, found only in the streets of London, which trots like a dog, slides down Savoy Street on its hind legs, slips in and out among the traffic like an eel, and covers a steady eight miles an hour for a seemingly indefinite period.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading THE TRAIL Standing on the steps of the hotel, Brett cast a searching glance along the line of waiting hansoms.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He wanted a strong, sure-footed horse, one of those marvellous animals, found only in the streets of London, which trots like a dog, slides down Savoy Street on its hind legs, slips in and out among the traffic like an eel, and covers a steady eight miles an hour for a seemingly indefinite period.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He wanted a strong, sure-footed horse, one of those marvellous animals, found only in the streets of London, which trots like a dog, slides down Savoy Street on its hind legs, slips in and out among the traffic like an eel, and covers a steady eight miles an hour for a seemingly indefinite period.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He wanted a strong, sure-footed horse, one of those marvellous animals, found only in the streets of London, which trots like a dog, slides down Savoy Street on its hind legs, slips in and out among the traffic like an eel, and covers a steady eight miles an hour for a seemingly indefinite period.
sure-footedadjective
not liable to stumble or fall
From this reading He wanted a strong, sure-footed horse, one of those marvellous animals, found only in the streets of London, which trots like a dog, slides down Savoy Street on its hind legs, slips in and out among the traffic like an eel, and covers a steady eight miles an hour for a seemingly indefinite period.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRAIL Standing on the steps of the hotel, Brett cast a searching glance along the line of waiting hansoms.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He wanted a strong, sure-footed horse, one of those marvellous animals, found only in the streets of London, which trots like a dog, slides down Savoy Street on its hind legs, slips in and out among the traffic like an eel, and covers a steady eight miles an hour for a seemingly indefinite period.
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading He wanted a strong, sure-footed horse, one of those marvellous animals, found only in the streets of London, which trots like a dog, slides down Savoy Street on its hind legs, slips in and out among the traffic like an eel, and covers a steady eight miles an hour for a seemingly indefinite period.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading THE TRAIL Standing on the steps of the hotel, Brett cast a searching glance along the line of waiting hansoms.
trotsnounUS /trɑːts/
plural of “trot” — a slow pace of running
From this reading He wanted a strong, sure-footed horse, one of those marvellous animals, found only in the streets of London, which trots like a dog, slides down Savoy Street on its hind legs, slips in and out among the traffic like an eel, and covers a steady eight miles an hour for a seemingly indefinite period.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading THE TRAIL Standing on the steps of the hotel, Brett cast a searching glance along the line of waiting hansoms.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He wanted a strong, sure-footed horse, one of those marvellous animals, found only in the streets of London, which trots like a dog, slides down Savoy Street on its hind legs, slips in and out among the traffic like an eel, and covers a steady eight miles an hour for a seemingly indefinite period.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He wanted a strong, sure-footed horse, one of those marvellous animals, found only in the streets of London, which trots like a dog, slides down Savoy Street on its hind legs, slips in and out among the traffic like an eel, and covers a steady eight miles an hour for a seemingly indefinite period.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading "Shall I whistle for a cab, sir?" said the hall-porter.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "No. You whistle without discrimination," replied the barrister.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "No. You whistle without discrimination," replied the barrister.
