used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lord Hetherington was a powerful man, who had great influence in most things, but he could not get his letters delivered at Westhope before eleven o'clock.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was never much curiosity or anxiety about letters exhibited at Westhope, at least, amongst the members of the family.
(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 He had, as he expressed it, "put on all kinds of screws," but he could not manage it, and if he had had to wait for the regular delivery by the walking postman, it would have been much later.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading A groom, however, always attended at the nearest post-town on the arrival of the London mail, and rode over with the Westhope letter-bag, which was unlocked by the butler, and its contents distributed.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading There was never much curiosity or anxiety about letters exhibited at Westhope, at least, amongst the members of the family.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had, as he expressed it, "put on all kinds of screws," but he could not manage it, and if he had had to wait for the regular delivery by the walking postman, it would have been much later.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading There was never much curiosity or anxiety about letters exhibited at Westhope, at least, amongst the members of the family.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading A groom, however, always attended at the nearest post-town on the arrival of the London mail, and rode over with the Westhope letter-bag, which was unlocked by the butler, and its contents distributed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had, as he expressed it, "put on all kinds of screws," but he could not manage it, and if he had had to wait for the regular delivery by the walking postman, it would have been much later.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lord Hetherington was a powerful man, who had great influence in most things, but he could not get his letters delivered at Westhope before eleven o'clock.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading A groom, however, always attended at the nearest post-town on the arrival of the London mail, and rode over with the Westhope letter-bag, which was unlocked by the butler, and its contents distributed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had, as he expressed it, "put on all kinds of screws," but he could not manage it, and if he had had to wait for the regular delivery by the walking postman, it would have been much later.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Lord Hetherington was a powerful man, who had great influence in most things, but he could not get his letters delivered at Westhope before eleven o'clock.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lord Hetherington was a powerful man, who had great influence in most things, but he could not get his letters delivered at Westhope before eleven o'clock.
butlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading A groom, however, always attended at the nearest post-town on the arrival of the London mail, and rode over with the Westhope letter-bag, which was unlocked by the butler, and its contents distributed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had, as he expressed it, "put on all kinds of screws," but he could not manage it, and if he had had to wait for the regular delivery by the walking postman, it would have been much later.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading A groom, however, always attended at the nearest post-town on the arrival of the London mail, and rode over with the Westhope letter-bag, which was unlocked by the butler, and its contents distributed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Lord Hetherington was a powerful man, who had great influence in most things, but he could not get his letters delivered at Westhope before eleven o'clock.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading There was never much curiosity or anxiety about letters exhibited at Westhope, at least, amongst the members of the family.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Lord Hetherington was a powerful man, who had great influence in most things, but he could not get his letters delivered at Westhope before eleven o'clock.
deliverynounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading He had, as he expressed it, "put on all kinds of screws," but he could not manage it, and if he had had to wait for the regular delivery by the walking postman, it would have been much later.
distributedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrɪbjətəd/
spread out or scattered about or divided up
From this reading A groom, however, always attended at the nearest post-town on the arrival of the London mail, and rode over with the Westhope letter-bag, which was unlocked by the butler, and its contents distributed.
being one more than ten
From this reading Lord Hetherington was a powerful man, who had great influence in most things, but he could not get his letters delivered at Westhope before eleven o'clock.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading There was never much curiosity or anxiety about letters exhibited at Westhope, at least, amongst the members of the family.
communicated in words
From this reading He had, as he expressed it, "put on all kinds of screws," but he could not manage it, and if he had had to wait for the regular delivery by the walking postman, it would have been much later.
a social unit living together
From this reading There was never much curiosity or anxiety about letters exhibited at Westhope, at least, amongst the members of the family.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had, as he expressed it, "put on all kinds of screws," but he could not manage it, and if he had had to wait for the regular delivery by the walking postman, it would have been much later.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Lord Hetherington was a powerful man, who had great influence in most things, but he could not get his letters delivered at Westhope before eleven o'clock.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Lord Hetherington was a powerful man, who had great influence in most things, but he could not get his letters delivered at Westhope before eleven o'clock.
groomverbUS /ɡruːm/
educate for a future role or function
From this reading A groom, however, always attended at the nearest post-town on the arrival of the London mail, and rode over with the Westhope letter-bag, which was unlocked by the butler, and its contents distributed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lord Hetherington was a powerful man, who had great influence in most things, but he could not get his letters delivered at Westhope before eleven o'clock.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He had, as he expressed it, "put on all kinds of screws," but he could not manage it, and if he had had to wait for the regular delivery by the walking postman, it would have been much later.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lord Hetherington was a powerful man, who had great influence in most things, but he could not get his letters delivered at Westhope before eleven o'clock.
Hetherington
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From this reading Lord Hetherington was a powerful man, who had great influence in most things, but he could not get his letters delivered at Westhope before eleven o'clock.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lord Hetherington was a powerful man, who had great influence in most things, but he could not get his letters delivered at Westhope before eleven o'clock.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading A groom, however, always attended at the nearest post-town on the arrival of the London mail, and rode over with the Westhope letter-bag, which was unlocked by the butler, and its contents distributed.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had, as he expressed it, "put on all kinds of screws," but he could not manage it, and if he had had to wait for the regular delivery by the walking postman, it would have been much later.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lord Hetherington was a powerful man, who had great influence in most things, but he could not get his letters delivered at Westhope before eleven o'clock.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Lord Hetherington was a powerful man, who had great influence in most things, but he could not get his letters delivered at Westhope before eleven o'clock.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had, as he expressed it, "put on all kinds of screws," but he could not manage it, and if he had had to wait for the regular delivery by the walking postman, it would have been much later.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A groom, however, always attended at the nearest post-town on the arrival of the London mail, and rode over with the Westhope letter-bag, which was unlocked by the butler, and its contents distributed.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He had, as he expressed it, "put on all kinds of screws," but he could not manage it, and if he had had to wait for the regular delivery by the walking postman, it would have been much later.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He had, as he expressed it, "put on all kinds of screws," but he could not manage it, and if he had had to wait for the regular delivery by the walking postman, it would have been much later.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was never much curiosity or anxiety about letters exhibited at Westhope, at least, amongst the members of the family.
letter-bag
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From this reading A groom, however, always attended at the nearest post-town on the arrival of the London mail, and rode over with the Westhope letter-bag, which was unlocked by the butler, and its contents distributed.
the literary culture
From this reading Lord Hetherington was a powerful man, who had great influence in most things, but he could not get his letters delivered at Westhope before eleven o'clock.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading A groom, however, always attended at the nearest post-town on the arrival of the London mail, and rode over with the Westhope letter-bag, which was unlocked by the butler, and its contents distributed.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Hetherington was a powerful man, who had great influence in most things, but he could not get his letters delivered at Westhope before eleven o'clock.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading A groom, however, always attended at the nearest post-town on the arrival of the London mail, and rode over with the Westhope letter-bag, which was unlocked by the butler, and its contents distributed.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Lord Hetherington was a powerful man, who had great influence in most things, but he could not get his letters delivered at Westhope before eleven o'clock.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading He had, as he expressed it, "put on all kinds of screws," but he could not manage it, and if he had had to wait for the regular delivery by the walking postman, it would have been much later.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading There was never much curiosity or anxiety about letters exhibited at Westhope, at least, amongst the members of the family.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Lord Hetherington was a powerful man, who had great influence in most things, but he could not get his letters delivered at Westhope before eleven o'clock.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had, as he expressed it, "put on all kinds of screws," but he could not manage it, and if he had had to wait for the regular delivery by the walking postman, it would have been much later.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading A groom, however, always attended at the nearest post-town on the arrival of the London mail, and rode over with the Westhope letter-bag, which was unlocked by the butler, and its contents distributed.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading There was never much curiosity or anxiety about letters exhibited at Westhope, at least, amongst the members of the family.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lord Hetherington was a powerful man, who had great influence in most things, but he could not get his letters delivered at Westhope before eleven o'clock.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Lord Hetherington was a powerful man, who had great influence in most things, but he could not get his letters delivered at Westhope before eleven o'clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had, as he expressed it, "put on all kinds of screws," but he could not manage it, and if he had had to wait for the regular delivery by the walking postman, it would have been much later.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had, as he expressed it, "put on all kinds of screws," but he could not manage it, and if he had had to wait for the regular delivery by the walking postman, it would have been much later.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was never much curiosity or anxiety about letters exhibited at Westhope, at least, amongst the members of the family.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A groom, however, always attended at the nearest post-town on the arrival of the London mail, and rode over with the Westhope letter-bag, which was unlocked by the butler, and its contents distributed.
post-town
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From this reading A groom, however, always attended at the nearest post-town on the arrival of the London mail, and rode over with the Westhope letter-bag, which was unlocked by the butler, and its contents distributed.
postmannounUS /ˈpoʊstmən/
a man who delivers the mail
From this reading He had, as he expressed it, "put on all kinds of screws," but he could not manage it, and if he had had to wait for the regular delivery by the walking postman, it would have been much later.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Lord Hetherington was a powerful man, who had great influence in most things, but he could not get his letters delivered at Westhope before eleven o'clock.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He had, as he expressed it, "put on all kinds of screws," but he could not manage it, and if he had had to wait for the regular delivery by the walking postman, it would have been much later.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading He had, as he expressed it, "put on all kinds of screws," but he could not manage it, and if he had had to wait for the regular delivery by the walking postman, it would have been much later.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading A groom, however, always attended at the nearest post-town on the arrival of the London mail, and rode over with the Westhope letter-bag, which was unlocked by the butler, and its contents distributed.
screwsnounUS /skruːz/
plural of “screw” — someone who guards prisoners
From this reading He had, as he expressed it, "put on all kinds of screws," but he could not manage it, and if he had had to wait for the regular delivery by the walking postman, it would have been much later.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not that he had not tried.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had, as he expressed it, "put on all kinds of screws," but he could not manage it, and if he had had to wait for the regular delivery by the walking postman, it would have been much later.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was never much curiosity or anxiety about letters exhibited at Westhope, at least, amongst the members of the family.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Lord Hetherington was a powerful man, who had great influence in most things, but he could not get his letters delivered at Westhope before eleven o'clock.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had, as he expressed it, "put on all kinds of screws," but he could not manage it, and if he had had to wait for the regular delivery by the walking postman, it would have been much later.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Not that he had not tried.
unlockedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɑːkt/
not firmly fastened or secured
From this reading A groom, however, always attended at the nearest post-town on the arrival of the London mail, and rode over with the Westhope letter-bag, which was unlocked by the butler, and its contents distributed.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He had, as he expressed it, "put on all kinds of screws," but he could not manage it, and if he had had to wait for the regular delivery by the walking postman, it would have been much later.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading He had, as he expressed it, "put on all kinds of screws," but he could not manage it, and if he had had to wait for the regular delivery by the walking postman, it would have been much later.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lord Hetherington was a powerful man, who had great influence in most things, but he could not get his letters delivered at Westhope before eleven o'clock.
Westhope
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From this reading Lord Hetherington was a powerful man, who had great influence in most things, but he could not get his letters delivered at Westhope before eleven o'clock.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A groom, however, always attended at the nearest post-town on the arrival of the London mail, and rode over with the Westhope letter-bag, which was unlocked by the butler, and its contents distributed.
which person or people
From this reading Lord Hetherington was a powerful man, who had great influence in most things, but he could not get his letters delivered at Westhope before eleven o'clock.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A groom, however, always attended at the nearest post-town on the arrival of the London mail, and rode over with the Westhope letter-bag, which was unlocked by the butler, and its contents distributed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had, as he expressed it, "put on all kinds of screws," but he could not manage it, and if he had had to wait for the regular delivery by the walking postman, it would have been much later.
