used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A special telegram had been sent forward from Tours to station master at Orleans, to request him to order the two horses, sent forward in the train, to be got out of their boxes without any loss of time; and to do anything else which the owners of the horses required.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly, as the train was waiting outside the station, the guard came round and asked at each carriage for the owners of the horses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A special telegram had been sent forward from Tours to station master at Orleans, to request him to order the two horses, sent forward in the train, to be got out of their boxes without any loss of time; and to do anything else which the owners of the horses required.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading He appeared a little surprised, when two Jews answered the inquiry; as he had expected that they were officers of high rank, and importance.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A special telegram had been sent forward from Tours to station master at Orleans, to request him to order the two horses, sent forward in the train, to be got out of their boxes without any loss of time; and to do anything else which the owners of the horses required.
any thing at all
From this reading A special telegram had been sent forward from Tours to station master at Orleans, to request him to order the two horses, sent forward in the train, to be got out of their boxes without any loss of time; and to do anything else which the owners of the horses required.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He appeared a little surprised, when two Jews answered the inquiry; as he had expected that they were officers of high rank, and importance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Accordingly, as the train was waiting outside the station, the guard came round and asked at each carriage for the owners of the horses.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Accordingly, as the train was waiting outside the station, the guard came round and asked at each carriage for the owners of the horses.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A special telegram had been sent forward from Tours to station master at Orleans, to request him to order the two horses, sent forward in the train, to be got out of their boxes without any loss of time; and to do anything else which the owners of the horses required.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A special telegram had been sent forward from Tours to station master at Orleans, to request him to order the two horses, sent forward in the train, to be got out of their boxes without any loss of time; and to do anything else which the owners of the horses required.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A special telegram had been sent forward from Tours to station master at Orleans, to request him to order the two horses, sent forward in the train, to be got out of their boxes without any loss of time; and to do anything else which the owners of the horses required.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading A special telegram had been sent forward from Tours to station master at Orleans, to request him to order the two horses, sent forward in the train, to be got out of their boxes without any loss of time; and to do anything else which the owners of the horses required.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Accordingly, as the train was waiting outside the station, the guard came round and asked at each carriage for the owners of the horses.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "The compliments of the stationmaster," he said, "and is there anything he can do with the horses?"
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Accordingly, as the train was waiting outside the station, the guard came round and asked at each carriage for the owners of the horses.
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading "The compliments of the stationmaster," he said, "and is there anything he can do with the horses?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A special telegram had been sent forward from Tours to station master at Orleans, to request him to order the two horses, sent forward in the train, to be got out of their boxes without any loss of time; and to do anything else which the owners of the horses required.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Accordingly, as the train was waiting outside the station, the guard came round and asked at each carriage for the owners of the horses.
else
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From this reading A special telegram had been sent forward from Tours to station master at Orleans, to request him to order the two horses, sent forward in the train, to be got out of their boxes without any loss of time; and to do anything else which the owners of the horses required.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He appeared a little surprised, when two Jews answered the inquiry; as he had expected that they were officers of high rank, and importance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Accordingly, as the train was waiting outside the station, the guard came round and asked at each carriage for the owners of the horses.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading A special telegram had been sent forward from Tours to station master at Orleans, to request him to order the two horses, sent forward in the train, to be got out of their boxes without any loss of time; and to do anything else which the owners of the horses required.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A special telegram had been sent forward from Tours to station master at Orleans, to request him to order the two horses, sent forward in the train, to be got out of their boxes without any loss of time; and to do anything else which the owners of the horses required.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading A special telegram had been sent forward from Tours to station master at Orleans, to request him to order the two horses, sent forward in the train, to be got out of their boxes without any loss of time; and to do anything else which the owners of the horses required.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Accordingly, as the train was waiting outside the station, the guard came round and asked at each carriage for the owners of the horses.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A special telegram had been sent forward from Tours to station master at Orleans, to request him to order the two horses, sent forward in the train, to be got out of their boxes without any loss of time; and to do anything else which the owners of the horses required.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He appeared a little surprised, when two Jews answered the inquiry; as he had expected that they were officers of high rank, and importance.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He appeared a little surprised, when two Jews answered the inquiry; as he had expected that they were officers of high rank, and importance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A special telegram had been sent forward from Tours to station master at Orleans, to request him to order the two horses, sent forward in the train, to be got out of their boxes without any loss of time; and to do anything else which the owners of the horses required.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading A special telegram had been sent forward from Tours to station master at Orleans, to request him to order the two horses, sent forward in the train, to be got out of their boxes without any loss of time; and to do anything else which the owners of the horses required.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading He appeared a little surprised, when two Jews answered the inquiry; as he had expected that they were officers of high rank, and importance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A special telegram had been sent forward from Tours to station master at Orleans, to request him to order the two horses, sent forward in the train, to be got out of their boxes without any loss of time; and to do anything else which the owners of the horses required.
a search for knowledge
From this reading He appeared a little surprised, when two Jews answered the inquiry; as he had expected that they were officers of high rank, and importance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The compliments of the stationmaster," he said, "and is there anything he can do with the horses?"
JewsnounUS /dʒuːz/
plural of “jew” — a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties
From this reading He appeared a little surprised, when two Jews answered the inquiry; as he had expected that they were officers of high rank, and importance.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He appeared a little surprised, when two Jews answered the inquiry; as he had expected that they were officers of high rank, and importance.
something that is lost
From this reading A special telegram had been sent forward from Tours to station master at Orleans, to request him to order the two horses, sent forward in the train, to be got out of their boxes without any loss of time; and to do anything else which the owners of the horses required.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading A special telegram had been sent forward from Tours to station master at Orleans, to request him to order the two horses, sent forward in the train, to be got out of their boxes without any loss of time; and to do anything else which the owners of the horses required.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A special telegram had been sent forward from Tours to station master at Orleans, to request him to order the two horses, sent forward in the train, to be got out of their boxes without any loss of time; and to do anything else which the owners of the horses required.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading He appeared a little surprised, when two Jews answered the inquiry; as he had expected that they were officers of high rank, and importance.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading A special telegram had been sent forward from Tours to station master at Orleans, to request him to order the two horses, sent forward in the train, to be got out of their boxes without any loss of time; and to do anything else which the owners of the horses required.
OrleansnounUS /ˈɔːrliənz/
a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)
From this reading A special telegram had been sent forward from Tours to station master at Orleans, to request him to order the two horses, sent forward in the train, to be got out of their boxes without any loss of time; and to do anything else which the owners of the horses required.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A special telegram had been sent forward from Tours to station master at Orleans, to request him to order the two horses, sent forward in the train, to be got out of their boxes without any loss of time; and to do anything else which the owners of the horses required.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Accordingly, as the train was waiting outside the station, the guard came round and asked at each carriage for the owners of the horses.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading A special telegram had been sent forward from Tours to station master at Orleans, to request him to order the two horses, sent forward in the train, to be got out of their boxes without any loss of time; and to do anything else which the owners of the horses required.
Ralph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Yes," Ralph said.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading He appeared a little surprised, when two Jews answered the inquiry; as he had expected that they were officers of high rank, and importance.
express the need or desire for
From this reading A special telegram had been sent forward from Tours to station master at Orleans, to request him to order the two horses, sent forward in the train, to be got out of their boxes without any loss of time; and to do anything else which the owners of the horses required.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading A special telegram had been sent forward from Tours to station master at Orleans, to request him to order the two horses, sent forward in the train, to be got out of their boxes without any loss of time; and to do anything else which the owners of the horses required.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Accordingly, as the train was waiting outside the station, the guard came round and asked at each carriage for the owners of the horses.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The compliments of the stationmaster," he said, "and is there anything he can do with the horses?"
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading A special telegram had been sent forward from Tours to station master at Orleans, to request him to order the two horses, sent forward in the train, to be got out of their boxes without any loss of time; and to do anything else which the owners of the horses required.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading A special telegram had been sent forward from Tours to station master at Orleans, to request him to order the two horses, sent forward in the train, to be got out of their boxes without any loss of time; and to do anything else which the owners of the horses required.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading A special telegram had been sent forward from Tours to station master at Orleans, to request him to order the two horses, sent forward in the train, to be got out of their boxes without any loss of time; and to do anything else which the owners of the horses required.
stationmasternoun
the person in charge of a railway station
From this reading "The compliments of the stationmaster," he said, "and is there anything he can do with the horses?"
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading He appeared a little surprised, when two Jews answered the inquiry; as he had expected that they were officers of high rank, and importance.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading A special telegram had been sent forward from Tours to station master at Orleans, to request him to order the two horses, sent forward in the train, to be got out of their boxes without any loss of time; and to do anything else which the owners of the horses required.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He appeared a little surprised, when two Jews answered the inquiry; as he had expected that they were officers of high rank, and importance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A special telegram had been sent forward from Tours to station master at Orleans, to request him to order the two horses, sent forward in the train, to be got out of their boxes without any loss of time; and to do anything else which the owners of the horses required.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A special telegram had been sent forward from Tours to station master at Orleans, to request him to order the two horses, sent forward in the train, to be got out of their boxes without any loss of time; and to do anything else which the owners of the horses required.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "The compliments of the stationmaster," he said, "and is there anything he can do with the horses?"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He appeared a little surprised, when two Jews answered the inquiry; as he had expected that they were officers of high rank, and importance.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A special telegram had been sent forward from Tours to station master at Orleans, to request him to order the two horses, sent forward in the train, to be got out of their boxes without any loss of time; and to do anything else which the owners of the horses required.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A special telegram had been sent forward from Tours to station master at Orleans, to request him to order the two horses, sent forward in the train, to be got out of their boxes without any loss of time; and to do anything else which the owners of the horses required.
ToursnounUS /tʊrz/
an industrial city in western France on the Loire River
From this reading A special telegram had been sent forward from Tours to station master at Orleans, to request him to order the two horses, sent forward in the train, to be got out of their boxes without any loss of time; and to do anything else which the owners of the horses required.
create by training and teaching
From this reading A special telegram had been sent forward from Tours to station master at Orleans, to request him to order the two horses, sent forward in the train, to be got out of their boxes without any loss of time; and to do anything else which the owners of the horses required.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A special telegram had been sent forward from Tours to station master at Orleans, to request him to order the two horses, sent forward in the train, to be got out of their boxes without any loss of time; and to do anything else which the owners of the horses required.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Accordingly, as the train was waiting outside the station, the guard came round and asked at each carriage for the owners of the horses.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Accordingly, as the train was waiting outside the station, the guard came round and asked at each carriage for the owners of the horses.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He appeared a little surprised, when two Jews answered the inquiry; as he had expected that they were officers of high rank, and importance.
at the time that
From this reading He appeared a little surprised, when two Jews answered the inquiry; as he had expected that they were officers of high rank, and importance.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A special telegram had been sent forward from Tours to station master at Orleans, to request him to order the two horses, sent forward in the train, to be got out of their boxes without any loss of time; and to do anything else which the owners of the horses required.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "The compliments of the stationmaster," he said, "and is there anything he can do with the horses?"
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A special telegram had been sent forward from Tours to station master at Orleans, to request him to order the two horses, sent forward in the train, to be got out of their boxes without any loss of time; and to do anything else which the owners of the horses required.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," Ralph said.
