used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AT a gentle pace they wound their way through the forest of magnificent old oaks.
at or in the front
From this reading It seemed only a few minutes before the red tiled roof and towers of a house built in the California Mission style were gleaming through the trees only a short distance ahead.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It seemed only a few minutes before the red tiled roof and towers of a house built in the California Mission style were gleaming through the trees only a short distance ahead.
from appearances alone
From this reading The inspection by unseen eyes apparently was satisfactory, for a moment later a postern was opened, and two men, Mexicans obviously by their garb and deferential manner, emerged to take and lead away the horses.
archedadjectiveUS /ɑːrtʃt/
constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches
From this reading Great oaken doors closed the arched gateway, but at the clatter of hoofs and the sound of voices, a little peep-hole wicket was withdrawn.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for Munson, riding by Grace Darlington’s side, the miles were the shortest he had ever before traversed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT a gentle pace they wound their way through the forest of magnificent old oaks.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The inspection by unseen eyes apparently was satisfactory, for a moment later a postern was opened, and two men, Mexicans obviously by their garb and deferential manner, emerged to take and lead away the horses.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As for Munson, riding by Grace Darlington’s side, the miles were the shortest he had ever before traversed.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading It seemed only a few minutes before the red tiled roof and towers of a house built in the California Mission style were gleaming through the trees only a short distance ahead.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Great oaken doors closed the arched gateway, but at the clatter of hoofs and the sound of voices, a little peep-hole wicket was withdrawn.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As for Munson, riding by Grace Darlington’s side, the miles were the shortest he had ever before traversed.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading It seemed only a few minutes before the red tiled roof and towers of a house built in the California Mission style were gleaming through the trees only a short distance ahead.
clatternounUS /ˈklætər/
a rattling noise (often produced by rapid movement)
From this reading Great oaken doors closed the arched gateway, but at the clatter of hoofs and the sound of voices, a little peep-hole wicket was withdrawn.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Great oaken doors closed the arched gateway, but at the clatter of hoofs and the sound of voices, a little peep-hole wicket was withdrawn.
Darlington's
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From this reading As for Munson, riding by Grace Darlington’s side, the miles were the shortest he had ever before traversed.
deferentialadjectiveUS /ˌdefərˈentʃəl/
showing deference
From this reading The inspection by unseen eyes apparently was satisfactory, for a moment later a postern was opened, and two men, Mexicans obviously by their garb and deferential manner, emerged to take and lead away the horses.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading It seemed only a few minutes before the red tiled roof and towers of a house built in the California Mission style were gleaming through the trees only a short distance ahead.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Great oaken doors closed the arched gateway, but at the clatter of hoofs and the sound of voices, a little peep-hole wicket was withdrawn.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading The inspection by unseen eyes apparently was satisfactory, for a moment later a postern was opened, and two men, Mexicans obviously by their garb and deferential manner, emerged to take and lead away the horses.
at any time
From this reading As for Munson, riding by Grace Darlington’s side, the miles were the shortest he had ever before traversed.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The inspection by unseen eyes apparently was satisfactory, for a moment later a postern was opened, and two men, Mexicans obviously by their garb and deferential manner, emerged to take and lead away the horses.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It seemed only a few minutes before the red tiled roof and towers of a house built in the California Mission style were gleaming through the trees only a short distance ahead.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for Munson, riding by Grace Darlington’s side, the miles were the shortest he had ever before traversed.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading AT a gentle pace they wound their way through the forest of magnificent old oaks.
garbnounUS /ɡɑːrb/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading The inspection by unseen eyes apparently was satisfactory, for a moment later a postern was opened, and two men, Mexicans obviously by their garb and deferential manner, emerged to take and lead away the horses.
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading Great oaken doors closed the arched gateway, but at the clatter of hoofs and the sound of voices, a little peep-hole wicket was withdrawn.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading AT a gentle pace they wound their way through the forest of magnificent old oaks.
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading It seemed only a few minutes before the red tiled roof and towers of a house built in the California Mission style were gleaming through the trees only a short distance ahead.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading As for Munson, riding by Grace Darlington’s side, the miles were the shortest he had ever before traversed.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Great oaken doors closed the arched gateway, but at the clatter of hoofs and the sound of voices, a little peep-hole wicket was withdrawn.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As for Munson, riding by Grace Darlington’s side, the miles were the shortest he had ever before traversed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As for Munson, riding by Grace Darlington’s side, the miles were the shortest he had ever before traversed.
hoofsnounUS /hʊfs/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading Great oaken doors closed the arched gateway, but at the clatter of hoofs and the sound of voices, a little peep-hole wicket was withdrawn.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The inspection by unseen eyes apparently was satisfactory, for a moment later a postern was opened, and two men, Mexicans obviously by their garb and deferential manner, emerged to take and lead away the horses.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It seemed only a few minutes before the red tiled roof and towers of a house built in the California Mission style were gleaming through the trees only a short distance ahead.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It seemed only a few minutes before the red tiled roof and towers of a house built in the California Mission style were gleaming through the trees only a short distance ahead.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading The inspection by unseen eyes apparently was satisfactory, for a moment later a postern was opened, and two men, Mexicans obviously by their garb and deferential manner, emerged to take and lead away the horses.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed only a few minutes before the red tiled roof and towers of a house built in the California Mission style were gleaming through the trees only a short distance ahead.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The inspection by unseen eyes apparently was satisfactory, for a moment later a postern was opened, and two men, Mexicans obviously by their garb and deferential manner, emerged to take and lead away the horses.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading The inspection by unseen eyes apparently was satisfactory, for a moment later a postern was opened, and two men, Mexicans obviously by their garb and deferential manner, emerged to take and lead away the horses.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Great oaken doors closed the arched gateway, but at the clatter of hoofs and the sound of voices, a little peep-hole wicket was withdrawn.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading AT a gentle pace they wound their way through the forest of magnificent old oaks.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The inspection by unseen eyes apparently was satisfactory, for a moment later a postern was opened, and two men, Mexicans obviously by their garb and deferential manner, emerged to take and lead away the horses.
the force of workers available
From this reading The inspection by unseen eyes apparently was satisfactory, for a moment later a postern was opened, and two men, Mexicans obviously by their garb and deferential manner, emerged to take and lead away the horses.
MexicansnounUS /ˈmeksɪkənz/
plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading The inspection by unseen eyes apparently was satisfactory, for a moment later a postern was opened, and two men, Mexicans obviously by their garb and deferential manner, emerged to take and lead away the horses.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading As for Munson, riding by Grace Darlington’s side, the miles were the shortest he had ever before traversed.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading It seemed only a few minutes before the red tiled roof and towers of a house built in the California Mission style were gleaming through the trees only a short distance ahead.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading It seemed only a few minutes before the red tiled roof and towers of a house built in the California Mission style were gleaming through the trees only a short distance ahead.
a particular point in time
From this reading The inspection by unseen eyes apparently was satisfactory, for a moment later a postern was opened, and two men, Mexicans obviously by their garb and deferential manner, emerged to take and lead away the horses.
Munson
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From this reading As for Munson, riding by Grace Darlington’s side, the miles were the shortest he had ever before traversed.
oakenadjective
consisting of or made of wood of the oak tree
From this reading Great oaken doors closed the arched gateway, but at the clatter of hoofs and the sound of voices, a little peep-hole wicket was withdrawn.
oaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading AT a gentle pace they wound their way through the forest of magnificent old oaks.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The inspection by unseen eyes apparently was satisfactory, for a moment later a postern was opened, and two men, Mexicans obviously by their garb and deferential manner, emerged to take and lead away the horses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT a gentle pace they wound their way through the forest of magnificent old oaks.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading AT a gentle pace they wound their way through the forest of magnificent old oaks.
and nothing more
From this reading It seemed only a few minutes before the red tiled roof and towers of a house built in the California Mission style were gleaming through the trees only a short distance ahead.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The inspection by unseen eyes apparently was satisfactory, for a moment later a postern was opened, and two men, Mexicans obviously by their garb and deferential manner, emerged to take and lead away the horses.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading AT a gentle pace they wound their way through the forest of magnificent old oaks.
peep-hole
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Great oaken doors closed the arched gateway, but at the clatter of hoofs and the sound of voices, a little peep-hole wicket was withdrawn.
posternnoun
a small gate in the rear of a fort or castle
From this reading The inspection by unseen eyes apparently was satisfactory, for a moment later a postern was opened, and two men, Mexicans obviously by their garb and deferential manner, emerged to take and lead away the horses.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading It seemed only a few minutes before the red tiled roof and towers of a house built in the California Mission style were gleaming through the trees only a short distance ahead.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading As for Munson, riding by Grace Darlington’s side, the miles were the shortest he had ever before traversed.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading It seemed only a few minutes before the red tiled roof and towers of a house built in the California Mission style were gleaming through the trees only a short distance ahead.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading The inspection by unseen eyes apparently was satisfactory, for a moment later a postern was opened, and two men, Mexicans obviously by their garb and deferential manner, emerged to take and lead away the horses.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed only a few minutes before the red tiled roof and towers of a house built in the California Mission style were gleaming through the trees only a short distance ahead.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading It seemed only a few minutes before the red tiled roof and towers of a house built in the California Mission style were gleaming through the trees only a short distance ahead.
shortestadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtɪst/
superlative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading As for Munson, riding by Grace Darlington’s side, the miles were the shortest he had ever before traversed.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading As for Munson, riding by Grace Darlington’s side, the miles were the shortest he had ever before traversed.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Great oaken doors closed the arched gateway, but at the clatter of hoofs and the sound of voices, a little peep-hole wicket was withdrawn.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It seemed only a few minutes before the red tiled roof and towers of a house built in the California Mission style were gleaming through the trees only a short distance ahead.
carry out
From this reading The inspection by unseen eyes apparently was satisfactory, for a moment later a postern was opened, and two men, Mexicans obviously by their garb and deferential manner, emerged to take and lead away the horses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT a gentle pace they wound their way through the forest of magnificent old oaks.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading AT a gentle pace they wound their way through the forest of magnificent old oaks.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AT a gentle pace they wound their way through the forest of magnificent old oaks.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading AT a gentle pace they wound their way through the forest of magnificent old oaks.
tiledadjectiveUS /taɪld/
covered or furnished with tiles
From this reading It seemed only a few minutes before the red tiled roof and towers of a house built in the California Mission style were gleaming through the trees only a short distance ahead.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The inspection by unseen eyes apparently was satisfactory, for a moment later a postern was opened, and two men, Mexicans obviously by their garb and deferential manner, emerged to take and lead away the horses.
towersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading It seemed only a few minutes before the red tiled roof and towers of a house built in the California Mission style were gleaming through the trees only a short distance ahead.
traversedverbUS /ˈtrævərst/
past form of “traverse” — travel across or pass over
From this reading As for Munson, riding by Grace Darlington’s side, the miles were the shortest he had ever before traversed.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading It seemed only a few minutes before the red tiled roof and towers of a house built in the California Mission style were gleaming through the trees only a short distance ahead.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The inspection by unseen eyes apparently was satisfactory, for a moment later a postern was opened, and two men, Mexicans obviously by their garb and deferential manner, emerged to take and lead away the horses.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading The inspection by unseen eyes apparently was satisfactory, for a moment later a postern was opened, and two men, Mexicans obviously by their garb and deferential manner, emerged to take and lead away the horses.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Great oaken doors closed the arched gateway, but at the clatter of hoofs and the sound of voices, a little peep-hole wicket was withdrawn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Great oaken doors closed the arched gateway, but at the clatter of hoofs and the sound of voices, a little peep-hole wicket was withdrawn.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading AT a gentle pace they wound their way through the forest of magnificent old oaks.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As for Munson, riding by Grace Darlington’s side, the miles were the shortest he had ever before traversed.
wicketnounUS /ˈwɪkət/
cricket equipment consisting of a set of three stumps topped by crosspieces; used in playing cricket
From this reading Great oaken doors closed the arched gateway, but at the clatter of hoofs and the sound of voices, a little peep-hole wicket was withdrawn.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading Great oaken doors closed the arched gateway, but at the clatter of hoofs and the sound of voices, a little peep-hole wicket was withdrawn.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading AT a gentle pace they wound their way through the forest of magnificent old oaks.
