adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But he was still more surprised when Demorest, laying aside his duster, took off his coat, and, slinging it on his arm, prepared to set forth with the good-humored assurance that he would do the distance in a couple of hours and get in in time for supper.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When Philip Demorest left the stagecoach at the cross-roads he turned into the only wayside house, the blacksmith's shop, and, declaring his intention of walking over to Hymettus, asked permission to leave his hand-bag and wraps until they could be sent after him.
ain't
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From this reading They're a stuck-up lot over there, and they ain't goin' to hump themselves over a chap who comes traipsin' along the road like any tramp, with nary baggage.”
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading They're a stuck-up lot over there, and they ain't goin' to hump themselves over a chap who comes traipsin' along the road like any tramp, with nary baggage.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Philip Demorest left the stagecoach at the cross-roads he turned into the only wayside house, the blacksmith's shop, and, declaring his intention of walking over to Hymettus, asked permission to leave his hand-bag and wraps until they could be sent after him.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They're a stuck-up lot over there, and they ain't goin' to hump themselves over a chap who comes traipsin' along the road like any tramp, with nary baggage.”
armnounUS /ɑːrm/
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading But he was still more surprised when Demorest, laying aside his duster, took off his coat, and, slinging it on his arm, prepared to set forth with the good-humored assurance that he would do the distance in a couple of hours and get in in time for supper.
asideadverbUS /əˈsaɪd/
on or to one side
From this reading But he was still more surprised when Demorest, laying aside his duster, took off his coat, and, slinging it on his arm, prepared to set forth with the good-humored assurance that he would do the distance in a couple of hours and get in in time for supper.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading When Philip Demorest left the stagecoach at the cross-roads he turned into the only wayside house, the blacksmith's shop, and, declaring his intention of walking over to Hymettus, asked permission to leave his hand-bag and wraps until they could be sent after him.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading But he was still more surprised when Demorest, laying aside his duster, took off his coat, and, slinging it on his arm, prepared to set forth with the good-humored assurance that he would do the distance in a couple of hours and get in in time for supper.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Philip Demorest left the stagecoach at the cross-roads he turned into the only wayside house, the blacksmith's shop, and, declaring his intention of walking over to Hymettus, asked permission to leave his hand-bag and wraps until they could be sent after him.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading They're a stuck-up lot over there, and they ain't goin' to hump themselves over a chap who comes traipsin' along the road like any tramp, with nary baggage.”
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When Philip Demorest left the stagecoach at the cross-roads he turned into the only wayside house, the blacksmith's shop, and, declaring his intention of walking over to Hymettus, asked permission to leave his hand-bag and wraps until they could be sent after him.
blacksmithnounUS /ˈblæksmɪθ/
a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
From this reading The blacksmith was surprised that this “likely mannered,” distinguished-looking “city man” should WALK eight miles when he could ride, and tried to dissuade him, offering his own buggy.
blacksmith's
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From this reading When Philip Demorest left the stagecoach at the cross-roads he turned into the only wayside house, the blacksmith's shop, and, declaring his intention of walking over to Hymettus, asked permission to leave his hand-bag and wraps until they could be sent after him.
buggynounUS /ˈbʌɡi/
a small lightweight carriage; drawn by a single horse
From this reading The blacksmith was surprised that this “likely mannered,” distinguished-looking “city man” should WALK eight miles when he could ride, and tried to dissuade him, offering his own buggy.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was still more surprised when Demorest, laying aside his duster, took off his coat, and, slinging it on his arm, prepared to set forth with the good-humored assurance that he would do the distance in a couple of hours and get in in time for supper.
chapnounUS /tʃæp/
a boy or man
From this reading They're a stuck-up lot over there, and they ain't goin' to hump themselves over a chap who comes traipsin' along the road like any tramp, with nary baggage.”
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The blacksmith was surprised that this “likely mannered,” distinguished-looking “city man” should WALK eight miles when he could ride, and tried to dissuade him, offering his own buggy.
coatnounUS /koʊt/
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading But he was still more surprised when Demorest, laying aside his duster, took off his coat, and, slinging it on his arm, prepared to set forth with the good-humored assurance that he would do the distance in a couple of hours and get in in time for supper.
comesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading They're a stuck-up lot over there, and they ain't goin' to hump themselves over a chap who comes traipsin' along the road like any tramp, with nary baggage.”
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When Philip Demorest left the stagecoach at the cross-roads he turned into the only wayside house, the blacksmith's shop, and, declaring his intention of walking over to Hymettus, asked permission to leave his hand-bag and wraps until they could be sent after him.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading But he was still more surprised when Demorest, laying aside his duster, took off his coat, and, slinging it on his arm, prepared to set forth with the good-humored assurance that he would do the distance in a couple of hours and get in in time for supper.
cross-roads
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From this reading When Philip Demorest left the stagecoach at the cross-roads he turned into the only wayside house, the blacksmith's shop, and, declaring his intention of walking over to Hymettus, asked permission to leave his hand-bag and wraps until they could be sent after him.
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading When Philip Demorest left the stagecoach at the cross-roads he turned into the only wayside house, the blacksmith's shop, and, declaring his intention of walking over to Hymettus, asked permission to leave his hand-bag and wraps until they could be sent after him.
Demorest
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From this reading When Philip Demorest left the stagecoach at the cross-roads he turned into the only wayside house, the blacksmith's shop, and, declaring his intention of walking over to Hymettus, asked permission to leave his hand-bag and wraps until they could be sent after him.
dissuadeverbUS /dɪˈsweɪd/
turn away from by persuasion
From this reading The blacksmith was surprised that this “likely mannered,” distinguished-looking “city man” should WALK eight miles when he could ride, and tried to dissuade him, offering his own buggy.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading But he was still more surprised when Demorest, laying aside his duster, took off his coat, and, slinging it on his arm, prepared to set forth with the good-humored assurance that he would do the distance in a couple of hours and get in in time for supper.
distinguished-looking
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From this reading The blacksmith was surprised that this “likely mannered,” distinguished-looking “city man” should WALK eight miles when he could ride, and tried to dissuade him, offering his own buggy.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But he was still more surprised when Demorest, laying aside his duster, took off his coat, and, slinging it on his arm, prepared to set forth with the good-humored assurance that he would do the distance in a couple of hours and get in in time for supper.
dusternounUS /ˈdʌstər/
a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand
From this reading But he was still more surprised when Demorest, laying aside his duster, took off his coat, and, slinging it on his arm, prepared to set forth with the good-humored assurance that he would do the distance in a couple of hours and get in in time for supper.
eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/
being one more than seven
From this reading The blacksmith was surprised that this “likely mannered,” distinguished-looking “city man” should WALK eight miles when he could ride, and tried to dissuade him, offering his own buggy.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading “I wouldn't be too sure of that,” said the blacksmith grimly, “or even of getting a room.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But he was still more surprised when Demorest, laying aside his duster, took off his coat, and, slinging it on his arm, prepared to set forth with the good-humored assurance that he would do the distance in a couple of hours and get in in time for supper.
forthadverbUS /fɔːrθ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But he was still more surprised when Demorest, laying aside his duster, took off his coat, and, slinging it on his arm, prepared to set forth with the good-humored assurance that he would do the distance in a couple of hours and get in in time for supper.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But he was still more surprised when Demorest, laying aside his duster, took off his coat, and, slinging it on his arm, prepared to set forth with the good-humored assurance that he would do the distance in a couple of hours and get in in time for supper.
gettingnounUS /ˈɡetɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading “I wouldn't be too sure of that,” said the blacksmith grimly, “or even of getting a room.
goin
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From this reading They're a stuck-up lot over there, and they ain't goin' to hump themselves over a chap who comes traipsin' along the road like any tramp, with nary baggage.”
good-humoredadjective
disposed to please
From this reading But he was still more surprised when Demorest, laying aside his duster, took off his coat, and, slinging it on his arm, prepared to set forth with the good-humored assurance that he would do the distance in a couple of hours and get in in time for supper.
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading “I wouldn't be too sure of that,” said the blacksmith grimly, “or even of getting a room.
hand-bag
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From this reading When Philip Demorest left the stagecoach at the cross-roads he turned into the only wayside house, the blacksmith's shop, and, declaring his intention of walking over to Hymettus, asked permission to leave his hand-bag and wraps until they could be sent after him.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Philip Demorest left the stagecoach at the cross-roads he turned into the only wayside house, the blacksmith's shop, and, declaring his intention of walking over to Hymettus, asked permission to leave his hand-bag and wraps until they could be sent after him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Philip Demorest left the stagecoach at the cross-roads he turned into the only wayside house, the blacksmith's shop, and, declaring his intention of walking over to Hymettus, asked permission to leave his hand-bag and wraps until they could be sent after him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Philip Demorest left the stagecoach at the cross-roads he turned into the only wayside house, the blacksmith's shop, and, declaring his intention of walking over to Hymettus, asked permission to leave his hand-bag and wraps until they could be sent after him.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading But he was still more surprised when Demorest, laying aside his duster, took off his coat, and, slinging it on his arm, prepared to set forth with the good-humored assurance that he would do the distance in a couple of hours and get in in time for supper.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When Philip Demorest left the stagecoach at the cross-roads he turned into the only wayside house, the blacksmith's shop, and, declaring his intention of walking over to Hymettus, asked permission to leave his hand-bag and wraps until they could be sent after him.
humpverbUS /hʌmp/
round one's back by bending forward and drawing the shoulders forward
From this reading They're a stuck-up lot over there, and they ain't goin' to hump themselves over a chap who comes traipsin' along the road like any tramp, with nary baggage.”
Hymettus
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From this reading When Philip Demorest left the stagecoach at the cross-roads he turned into the only wayside house, the blacksmith's shop, and, declaring his intention of walking over to Hymettus, asked permission to leave his hand-bag and wraps until they could be sent after him.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I wouldn't be too sure of that,” said the blacksmith grimly, “or even of getting a room.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But he was still more surprised when Demorest, laying aside his duster, took off his coat, and, slinging it on his arm, prepared to set forth with the good-humored assurance that he would do the distance in a couple of hours and get in in time for supper.
intentionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading When Philip Demorest left the stagecoach at the cross-roads he turned into the only wayside house, the blacksmith's shop, and, declaring his intention of walking over to Hymettus, asked permission to leave his hand-bag and wraps until they could be sent after him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When Philip Demorest left the stagecoach at the cross-roads he turned into the only wayside house, the blacksmith's shop, and, declaring his intention of walking over to Hymettus, asked permission to leave his hand-bag and wraps until they could be sent after him.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But he was still more surprised when Demorest, laying aside his duster, took off his coat, and, slinging it on his arm, prepared to set forth with the good-humored assurance that he would do the distance in a couple of hours and get in in time for supper.
layingnounUS /ˈleɪɪŋ/
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading But he was still more surprised when Demorest, laying aside his duster, took off his coat, and, slinging it on his arm, prepared to set forth with the good-humored assurance that he would do the distance in a couple of hours and get in in time for supper.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading When Philip Demorest left the stagecoach at the cross-roads he turned into the only wayside house, the blacksmith's shop, and, declaring his intention of walking over to Hymettus, asked permission to leave his hand-bag and wraps until they could be sent after him.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When Philip Demorest left the stagecoach at the cross-roads he turned into the only wayside house, the blacksmith's shop, and, declaring his intention of walking over to Hymettus, asked permission to leave his hand-bag and wraps until they could be sent after him.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They're a stuck-up lot over there, and they ain't goin' to hump themselves over a chap who comes traipsin' along the road like any tramp, with nary baggage.”
likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading The blacksmith was surprised that this “likely mannered,” distinguished-looking “city man” should WALK eight miles when he could ride, and tried to dissuade him, offering his own buggy.
lotnounUS /lɑːt/
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading They're a stuck-up lot over there, and they ain't goin' to hump themselves over a chap who comes traipsin' along the road like any tramp, with nary baggage.”
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The blacksmith was surprised that this “likely mannered,” distinguished-looking “city man” should WALK eight miles when he could ride, and tried to dissuade him, offering his own buggy.
manneredadjectiveUS /ˈmænərd/
having unnatural mannerisms
From this reading The blacksmith was surprised that this “likely mannered,” distinguished-looking “city man” should WALK eight miles when he could ride, and tried to dissuade him, offering his own buggy.
milesnounUS /maɪlz/
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The blacksmith was surprised that this “likely mannered,” distinguished-looking “city man” should WALK eight miles when he could ride, and tried to dissuade him, offering his own buggy.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But he was still more surprised when Demorest, laying aside his duster, took off his coat, and, slinging it on his arm, prepared to set forth with the good-humored assurance that he would do the distance in a couple of hours and get in in time for supper.
naryadjectiveUS /ˈneri/
(used with singular count nouns) colloquial for “not a” or “not one” or “never a”
From this reading They're a stuck-up lot over there, and they ain't goin' to hump themselves over a chap who comes traipsin' along the road like any tramp, with nary baggage.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Philip Demorest left the stagecoach at the cross-roads he turned into the only wayside house, the blacksmith's shop, and, declaring his intention of walking over to Hymettus, asked permission to leave his hand-bag and wraps until they could be sent after him.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But he was still more surprised when Demorest, laying aside his duster, took off his coat, and, slinging it on his arm, prepared to set forth with the good-humored assurance that he would do the distance in a couple of hours and get in in time for supper.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading The blacksmith was surprised that this “likely mannered,” distinguished-looking “city man” should WALK eight miles when he could ride, and tried to dissuade him, offering his own buggy.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But he was still more surprised when Demorest, laying aside his duster, took off his coat, and, slinging it on his arm, prepared to set forth with the good-humored assurance that he would do the distance in a couple of hours and get in in time for supper.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading When Philip Demorest left the stagecoach at the cross-roads he turned into the only wayside house, the blacksmith's shop, and, declaring his intention of walking over to Hymettus, asked permission to leave his hand-bag and wraps until they could be sent after him.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “I wouldn't be too sure of that,” said the blacksmith grimly, “or even of getting a room.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When Philip Demorest left the stagecoach at the cross-roads he turned into the only wayside house, the blacksmith's shop, and, declaring his intention of walking over to Hymettus, asked permission to leave his hand-bag and wraps until they could be sent after him.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The blacksmith was surprised that this “likely mannered,” distinguished-looking “city man” should WALK eight miles when he could ride, and tried to dissuade him, offering his own buggy.
permissionnounUS /pərˈmɪʃən/
approval to do something
From this reading When Philip Demorest left the stagecoach at the cross-roads he turned into the only wayside house, the blacksmith's shop, and, declaring his intention of walking over to Hymettus, asked permission to leave his hand-bag and wraps until they could be sent after him.
PhilipnounUS /ˈfɪləp/
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading When Philip Demorest left the stagecoach at the cross-roads he turned into the only wayside house, the blacksmith's shop, and, declaring his intention of walking over to Hymettus, asked permission to leave his hand-bag and wraps until they could be sent after him.
preparedadjectiveUS /priˈperd/
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading But he was still more surprised when Demorest, laying aside his duster, took off his coat, and, slinging it on his arm, prepared to set forth with the good-humored assurance that he would do the distance in a couple of hours and get in in time for supper.
rideverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The blacksmith was surprised that this “likely mannered,” distinguished-looking “city man” should WALK eight miles when he could ride, and tried to dissuade him, offering his own buggy.
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading They're a stuck-up lot over there, and they ain't goin' to hump themselves over a chap who comes traipsin' along the road like any tramp, with nary baggage.”
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “I wouldn't be too sure of that,” said the blacksmith grimly, “or even of getting a room.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I wouldn't be too sure of that,” said the blacksmith grimly, “or even of getting a room.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading When Philip Demorest left the stagecoach at the cross-roads he turned into the only wayside house, the blacksmith's shop, and, declaring his intention of walking over to Hymettus, asked permission to leave his hand-bag and wraps until they could be sent after him.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But he was still more surprised when Demorest, laying aside his duster, took off his coat, and, slinging it on his arm, prepared to set forth with the good-humored assurance that he would do the distance in a couple of hours and get in in time for supper.
shopverbUS /ʃɑːp/
do one's shopping
From this reading When Philip Demorest left the stagecoach at the cross-roads he turned into the only wayside house, the blacksmith's shop, and, declaring his intention of walking over to Hymettus, asked permission to leave his hand-bag and wraps until they could be sent after him.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The blacksmith was surprised that this “likely mannered,” distinguished-looking “city man” should WALK eight miles when he could ride, and tried to dissuade him, offering his own buggy.
slingingnounUS /ˈslɪŋɪŋ/
throwing with a wide motion (as if with a sling)
From this reading But he was still more surprised when Demorest, laying aside his duster, took off his coat, and, slinging it on his arm, prepared to set forth with the good-humored assurance that he would do the distance in a couple of hours and get in in time for supper.
stagecoachnounUS /ˈsteɪdʒkoʊtʃ/
a large coach-and-four formerly used to carry passengers and mail on regular routes between towns
From this reading When Philip Demorest left the stagecoach at the cross-roads he turned into the only wayside house, the blacksmith's shop, and, declaring his intention of walking over to Hymettus, asked permission to leave his hand-bag and wraps until they could be sent after him.
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading But he was still more surprised when Demorest, laying aside his duster, took off his coat, and, slinging it on his arm, prepared to set forth with the good-humored assurance that he would do the distance in a couple of hours and get in in time for supper.
stuck-upadjective
(used colloquially) overly conceited or arrogant
From this reading They're a stuck-up lot over there, and they ain't goin' to hump themselves over a chap who comes traipsin' along the road like any tramp, with nary baggage.”
suppernounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading But he was still more surprised when Demorest, laying aside his duster, took off his coat, and, slinging it on his arm, prepared to set forth with the good-humored assurance that he would do the distance in a couple of hours and get in in time for supper.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “I wouldn't be too sure of that,” said the blacksmith grimly, “or even of getting a room.
surprisedadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzd/
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading The blacksmith was surprised that this “likely mannered,” distinguished-looking “city man” should WALK eight miles when he could ride, and tried to dissuade him, offering his own buggy.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The blacksmith was surprised that this “likely mannered,” distinguished-looking “city man” should WALK eight miles when he could ride, and tried to dissuade him, offering his own buggy.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Philip Demorest left the stagecoach at the cross-roads he turned into the only wayside house, the blacksmith's shop, and, declaring his intention of walking over to Hymettus, asked permission to leave his hand-bag and wraps until they could be sent after him.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They're a stuck-up lot over there, and they ain't goin' to hump themselves over a chap who comes traipsin' along the road like any tramp, with nary baggage.”
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading They're a stuck-up lot over there, and they ain't goin' to hump themselves over a chap who comes traipsin' along the road like any tramp, with nary baggage.”
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Philip Demorest left the stagecoach at the cross-roads he turned into the only wayside house, the blacksmith's shop, and, declaring his intention of walking over to Hymettus, asked permission to leave his hand-bag and wraps until they could be sent after him.
They're
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From this reading They're a stuck-up lot over there, and they ain't goin' to hump themselves over a chap who comes traipsin' along the road like any tramp, with nary baggage.”
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The blacksmith was surprised that this “likely mannered,” distinguished-looking “city man” should WALK eight miles when he could ride, and tried to dissuade him, offering his own buggy.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But he was still more surprised when Demorest, laying aside his duster, took off his coat, and, slinging it on his arm, prepared to set forth with the good-humored assurance that he would do the distance in a couple of hours and get in in time for supper.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Philip Demorest left the stagecoach at the cross-roads he turned into the only wayside house, the blacksmith's shop, and, declaring his intention of walking over to Hymettus, asked permission to leave his hand-bag and wraps until they could be sent after him.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “I wouldn't be too sure of that,” said the blacksmith grimly, “or even of getting a room.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading But he was still more surprised when Demorest, laying aside his duster, took off his coat, and, slinging it on his arm, prepared to set forth with the good-humored assurance that he would do the distance in a couple of hours and get in in time for supper.
traipsin
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From this reading They're a stuck-up lot over there, and they ain't goin' to hump themselves over a chap who comes traipsin' along the road like any tramp, with nary baggage.”
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading They're a stuck-up lot over there, and they ain't goin' to hump themselves over a chap who comes traipsin' along the road like any tramp, with nary baggage.”
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The blacksmith was surprised that this “likely mannered,” distinguished-looking “city man” should WALK eight miles when he could ride, and tried to dissuade him, offering his own buggy.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading When Philip Demorest left the stagecoach at the cross-roads he turned into the only wayside house, the blacksmith's shop, and, declaring his intention of walking over to Hymettus, asked permission to leave his hand-bag and wraps until they could be sent after him.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading When Philip Demorest left the stagecoach at the cross-roads he turned into the only wayside house, the blacksmith's shop, and, declaring his intention of walking over to Hymettus, asked permission to leave his hand-bag and wraps until they could be sent after him.
WALKnounUS /wɔːk/
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The blacksmith was surprised that this “likely mannered,” distinguished-looking “city man” should WALK eight miles when he could ride, and tried to dissuade him, offering his own buggy.
walkingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/
close enough to be walked to
From this reading When Philip Demorest left the stagecoach at the cross-roads he turned into the only wayside house, the blacksmith's shop, and, declaring his intention of walking over to Hymettus, asked permission to leave his hand-bag and wraps until they could be sent after him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The blacksmith was surprised that this “likely mannered,” distinguished-looking “city man” should WALK eight miles when he could ride, and tried to dissuade him, offering his own buggy.
waysidenounUS /ˈweɪsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading When Philip Demorest left the stagecoach at the cross-roads he turned into the only wayside house, the blacksmith's shop, and, declaring his intention of walking over to Hymettus, asked permission to leave his hand-bag and wraps until they could be sent after him.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Philip Demorest left the stagecoach at the cross-roads he turned into the only wayside house, the blacksmith's shop, and, declaring his intention of walking over to Hymettus, asked permission to leave his hand-bag and wraps until they could be sent after him.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading They're a stuck-up lot over there, and they ain't goin' to hump themselves over a chap who comes traipsin' along the road like any tramp, with nary baggage.”
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But he was still more surprised when Demorest, laying aside his duster, took off his coat, and, slinging it on his arm, prepared to set forth with the good-humored assurance that he would do the distance in a couple of hours and get in in time for supper.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But he was still more surprised when Demorest, laying aside his duster, took off his coat, and, slinging it on his arm, prepared to set forth with the good-humored assurance that he would do the distance in a couple of hours and get in in time for supper.
wouldn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I wouldn't be too sure of that,” said the blacksmith grimly, “or even of getting a room.
wrapsnounUS /ræps/
plural of “wrap” — cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person
From this reading When Philip Demorest left the stagecoach at the cross-roads he turned into the only wayside house, the blacksmith's shop, and, declaring his intention of walking over to Hymettus, asked permission to leave his hand-bag and wraps until they could be sent after him.
