used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Preceded by his guide, the Doctor soon came within range of a noble sycamore that threw out its huge branches in all the pride of a long and undisturbed occupation.
AcernounUS /ˈeɪsər/
type genus of the Aceraceae; trees or shrubs having winged fruit
From this reading "'Nine with twice seven northerly, and Acer shall disappear.'
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The Doctor, with great earnestness, began to stride out the number northerly, but the sycamore did not disappear; its long bare boughs were still seen throwing out their leafless and haggard extremities against the lowering sky.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Preceded by his guide, the Doctor soon came within range of a noble sycamore that threw out its huge branches in all the pride of a long and undisturbed occupation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Preceded by his guide, the Doctor soon came within range of a noble sycamore that threw out its huge branches in all the pride of a long and undisturbed occupation.
completely unclothed
From this reading The Doctor, with great earnestness, began to stride out the number northerly, but the sycamore did not disappear; its long bare boughs were still seen throwing out their leafless and haggard extremities against the lowering sky.
Bartholomew
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From this reading "I know not," said Bartholomew; "but we had best make the trial."
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The Doctor, with great earnestness, began to stride out the number northerly, but the sycamore did not disappear; its long bare boughs were still seen throwing out their leafless and haggard extremities against the lowering sky.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "I know not," said Bartholomew; "but we had best make the trial."
boughsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading The Doctor, with great earnestness, began to stride out the number northerly, but the sycamore did not disappear; its long bare boughs were still seen throwing out their leafless and haggard extremities against the lowering sky.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Preceded by his guide, the Doctor soon came within range of a noble sycamore that threw out its huge branches in all the pride of a long and undisturbed occupation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I know not," said Bartholomew; "but we had best make the trial."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Preceded by his guide, the Doctor soon came within range of a noble sycamore that threw out its huge branches in all the pride of a long and undisturbed occupation.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Preceded by his guide, the Doctor soon came within range of a noble sycamore that threw out its huge branches in all the pride of a long and undisturbed occupation.
couchedverbUS /kaʊtʃt/
past form of “couch” — formulate in a particular style or language
From this reading Shall I stride the ground so many steps, or is there a mystic and hidden signification couched in these numbers?"
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Doctor, with great earnestness, began to stride out the number northerly, but the sycamore did not disappear; its long bare boughs were still seen throwing out their leafless and haggard extremities against the lowering sky.
disappearverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪr/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading "'Nine with twice seven northerly, and Acer shall disappear.'
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Preceded by his guide, the Doctor soon came within range of a noble sycamore that threw out its huge branches in all the pride of a long and undisturbed occupation.
earnestnessnounUS /ˈɜːrnəstnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading The Doctor, with great earnestness, began to stride out the number northerly, but the sycamore did not disappear; its long bare boughs were still seen throwing out their leafless and haggard extremities against the lowering sky.
extremitiesnounUS /ekˈstremətiz/
plural of “extremity” — an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading The Doctor, with great earnestness, began to stride out the number northerly, but the sycamore did not disappear; its long bare boughs were still seen throwing out their leafless and haggard extremities against the lowering sky.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The Doctor, with great earnestness, began to stride out the number northerly, but the sycamore did not disappear; its long bare boughs were still seen throwing out their leafless and haggard extremities against the lowering sky.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Shall I stride the ground so many steps, or is there a mystic and hidden signification couched in these numbers?"
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading Preceded by his guide, the Doctor soon came within range of a noble sycamore that threw out its huge branches in all the pride of a long and undisturbed occupation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I know not," said Bartholomew; "but we had best make the trial."
haggardadjectiveUS /ˈhæɡərd/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The Doctor, with great earnestness, began to stride out the number northerly, but the sycamore did not disappear; its long bare boughs were still seen throwing out their leafless and haggard extremities against the lowering sky.
not accessible to view
From this reading Shall I stride the ground so many steps, or is there a mystic and hidden signification couched in these numbers?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Preceded by his guide, the Doctor soon came within range of a noble sycamore that threw out its huge branches in all the pride of a long and undisturbed occupation.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Preceded by his guide, the Doctor soon came within range of a noble sycamore that threw out its huge branches in all the pride of a long and undisturbed occupation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Shall I stride the ground so many steps, or is there a mystic and hidden signification couched in these numbers?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Preceded by his guide, the Doctor soon came within range of a noble sycamore that threw out its huge branches in all the pride of a long and undisturbed occupation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Shall I stride the ground so many steps, or is there a mystic and hidden signification couched in these numbers?"
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Preceded by his guide, the Doctor soon came within range of a noble sycamore that threw out its huge branches in all the pride of a long and undisturbed occupation.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know not," said Bartholomew; "but we had best make the trial."
leaflessadjectiveUS /ˈliːfləs/
having no leaves
From this reading The Doctor, with great earnestness, began to stride out the number northerly, but the sycamore did not disappear; its long bare boughs were still seen throwing out their leafless and haggard extremities against the lowering sky.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Preceded by his guide, the Doctor soon came within range of a noble sycamore that threw out its huge branches in all the pride of a long and undisturbed occupation.
loweringadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərɪŋ/
darkened by clouds
From this reading The Doctor, with great earnestness, began to stride out the number northerly, but the sycamore did not disappear; its long bare boughs were still seen throwing out their leafless and haggard extremities against the lowering sky.
engage in
From this reading "I know not," said Bartholomew; "but we had best make the trial."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Shall I stride the ground so many steps, or is there a mystic and hidden signification couched in these numbers?"
mysticadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪk/
having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
From this reading Shall I stride the ground so many steps, or is there a mystic and hidden signification couched in these numbers?"
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading "'Nine with twice seven northerly, and Acer shall disappear.'
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Preceded by his guide, the Doctor soon came within range of a noble sycamore that threw out its huge branches in all the pride of a long and undisturbed occupation.
northerlyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərli/
situated in or oriented toward the north
From this reading "'Nine with twice seven northerly, and Acer shall disappear.'
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I know not," said Bartholomew; "but we had best make the trial."
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The Doctor, with great earnestness, began to stride out the number northerly, but the sycamore did not disappear; its long bare boughs were still seen throwing out their leafless and haggard extremities against the lowering sky.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading Shall I stride the ground so many steps, or is there a mystic and hidden signification couched in these numbers?"
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Preceded by his guide, the Doctor soon came within range of a noble sycamore that threw out its huge branches in all the pride of a long and undisturbed occupation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Preceded by his guide, the Doctor soon came within range of a noble sycamore that threw out its huge branches in all the pride of a long and undisturbed occupation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Shall I stride the ground so many steps, or is there a mystic and hidden signification couched in these numbers?"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Preceded by his guide, the Doctor soon came within range of a noble sycamore that threw out its huge branches in all the pride of a long and undisturbed occupation.
PrecededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading Preceded by his guide, the Doctor soon came within range of a noble sycamore that threw out its huge branches in all the pride of a long and undisturbed occupation.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Preceded by his guide, the Doctor soon came within range of a noble sycamore that threw out its huge branches in all the pride of a long and undisturbed occupation.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Preceded by his guide, the Doctor soon came within range of a noble sycamore that threw out its huge branches in all the pride of a long and undisturbed occupation.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I know not," said Bartholomew; "but we had best make the trial."
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The Doctor, with great earnestness, began to stride out the number northerly, but the sycamore did not disappear; its long bare boughs were still seen throwing out their leafless and haggard extremities against the lowering sky.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading "'Nine with twice seven northerly, and Acer shall disappear.'
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "'Nine with twice seven northerly, and Acer shall disappear.'
significationnoun
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Shall I stride the ground so many steps, or is there a mystic and hidden signification couched in these numbers?"
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The Doctor, with great earnestness, began to stride out the number northerly, but the sycamore did not disappear; its long bare boughs were still seen throwing out their leafless and haggard extremities against the lowering sky.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Shall I stride the ground so many steps, or is there a mystic and hidden signification couched in these numbers?"
in the near future
From this reading Preceded by his guide, the Doctor soon came within range of a noble sycamore that threw out its huge branches in all the pride of a long and undisturbed occupation.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Shall I stride the ground so many steps, or is there a mystic and hidden signification couched in these numbers?"
not in physical motion
From this reading The Doctor, with great earnestness, began to stride out the number northerly, but the sycamore did not disappear; its long bare boughs were still seen throwing out their leafless and haggard extremities against the lowering sky.
stridenounUS /straɪd/
a step in walking or running
From this reading Shall I stride the ground so many steps, or is there a mystic and hidden signification couched in these numbers?"
sycamorenounUS /ˈsɪkəmɔːr/
variably colored and sometimes variegated hard tough elastic wood of a sycamore tree
From this reading Preceded by his guide, the Doctor soon came within range of a noble sycamore that threw out its huge branches in all the pride of a long and undisturbed occupation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Preceded by his guide, the Doctor soon came within range of a noble sycamore that threw out its huge branches in all the pride of a long and undisturbed occupation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Preceded by his guide, the Doctor soon came within range of a noble sycamore that threw out its huge branches in all the pride of a long and undisturbed occupation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Doctor, with great earnestness, began to stride out the number northerly, but the sycamore did not disappear; its long bare boughs were still seen throwing out their leafless and haggard extremities against the lowering sky.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Shall I stride the ground so many steps, or is there a mystic and hidden signification couched in these numbers?"
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Shall I stride the ground so many steps, or is there a mystic and hidden signification couched in these numbers?"
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Preceded by his guide, the Doctor soon came within range of a noble sycamore that threw out its huge branches in all the pride of a long and undisturbed occupation.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading The Doctor, with great earnestness, began to stride out the number northerly, but the sycamore did not disappear; its long bare boughs were still seen throwing out their leafless and haggard extremities against the lowering sky.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Doctor, with great earnestness, began to stride out the number northerly, but the sycamore did not disappear; its long bare boughs were still seen throwing out their leafless and haggard extremities against the lowering sky.
the act of testing something
From this reading "I know not," said Bartholomew; "but we had best make the trial."
two times
From this reading "'Nine with twice seven northerly, and Acer shall disappear.'
undisturbedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/
untroubled by interference or disturbance
From this reading Preceded by his guide, the Doctor soon came within range of a noble sycamore that threw out its huge branches in all the pride of a long and undisturbed occupation.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I know not," said Bartholomew; "but we had best make the trial."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Doctor, with great earnestness, began to stride out the number northerly, but the sycamore did not disappear; its long bare boughs were still seen throwing out their leafless and haggard extremities against the lowering sky.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "'Nine with twice seven northerly, and Acer shall disappear.'
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Preceded by his guide, the Doctor soon came within range of a noble sycamore that threw out its huge branches in all the pride of a long and undisturbed occupation.
