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Chapter XXXIX
It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician. A little later, Richard received a telegram: “Father paralyzed. Will meet first train. Wingfold.” With sad heart he obeyed the summons, and found Wingfold at the station.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.”
later than; following
From this reading “It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Will meet first train.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “With sad heart he obeyed the summons, and found Wingfold at the station.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A little later, Richard received a telegram: “Father paralyzed.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.”
an official order to appear or respond
From this reading “With sad heart he obeyed the summons, and found Wingfold at the station.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.
later than; following
From this reading It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.
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From this reading It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.
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From this reading It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.
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From this reading A little later, Richard received a telegram: “Father paralyzed.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Will meet first train.
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From this reading It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading With sad heart he obeyed the summons, and found Wingfold at the station.
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From this reading It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.
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From this reading With sad heart he obeyed the summons, and found Wingfold at the station.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.
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From this reading A little later, Richard received a telegram: “Father paralyzed.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A little later, Richard received a telegram: “Father paralyzed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.
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From this reading Will meet first train.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With sad heart he obeyed the summons, and found Wingfold at the station.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A little later, Richard received a telegram: “Father paralyzed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A little later, Richard received a telegram: “Father paralyzed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A little later, Richard received a telegram: “Father paralyzed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.
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From this reading With sad heart he obeyed the summons, and found Wingfold at the station.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With sad heart he obeyed the summons, and found Wingfold at the station.
an official order to appear or respond
From this reading With sad heart he obeyed the summons, and found Wingfold at the station.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A little later, Richard received a telegram: “Father paralyzed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.
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From this reading Will meet first train.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.
at the time that
From this reading It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.
which person or people
From this reading It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Will meet first train.
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From this reading Wingfold.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was about a year after Richard's return to his trade, when one morning the doctor at Barset was roused by a groom, his horse all speckled with foam, who, as soon as he had given his message, galloped to the post-office, and telegraphed for a well-known London physician.
