used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Early in the morning, John Lansdowne, having donned his hunting suit and taken a hasty breakfast, seized his rifle and joined Micah, already waiting for him on the lawn in front of the house.
adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading His head was surmounted by a blue military cap and his belt adorned with powder pouch and hunting-knife.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Early in the morning, John Lansdowne, having donned his hunting suit and taken a hasty breakfast, seized his rifle and joined Micah, already waiting for him on the lawn in front of the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Early in the morning, John Lansdowne, having donned his hunting suit and taken a hasty breakfast, seized his rifle and joined Micah, already waiting for him on the lawn in front of the house.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading His head was surmounted by a blue military cap and his belt adorned with powder pouch and hunting-knife.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading His head was surmounted by a blue military cap and his belt adorned with powder pouch and hunting-knife.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Early in the morning, John Lansdowne, having donned his hunting suit and taken a hasty breakfast, seized his rifle and joined Micah, already waiting for him on the lawn in front of the house.
buckskinnounUS /ˈbʌkskɪn/
horse of a light yellowish dun color with dark mane and tail
From this reading He was equipped in a tunic-like shirt of dressed buckskin, with leggings and moccasins of the same material, each curiously embroidered and fringed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The suit was a present from his mother,--procured by her from Canada.
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading The suit was a present from his mother,--procured by her from Canada.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading His head was surmounted by a blue military cap and his belt adorned with powder pouch and hunting-knife.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading He was equipped in a tunic-like shirt of dressed buckskin, with leggings and moccasins of the same material, each curiously embroidered and fringed.
DEERnounUS /dɪr/
distinguished from Bovidae by the male's having solid deciduous antlers
From this reading THE DEER HUNT.
donnedverbUS /dɑːnd/
inflected form of “don” — put clothing on one's body
From this reading Early in the morning, John Lansdowne, having donned his hunting suit and taken a hasty breakfast, seized his rifle and joined Micah, already waiting for him on the lawn in front of the house.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading He was equipped in a tunic-like shirt of dressed buckskin, with leggings and moccasins of the same material, each curiously embroidered and fringed.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He was equipped in a tunic-like shirt of dressed buckskin, with leggings and moccasins of the same material, each curiously embroidered and fringed.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early in the morning, John Lansdowne, having donned his hunting suit and taken a hasty breakfast, seized his rifle and joined Micah, already waiting for him on the lawn in front of the house.
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading He was equipped in a tunic-like shirt of dressed buckskin, with leggings and moccasins of the same material, each curiously embroidered and fringed.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading He was equipped in a tunic-like shirt of dressed buckskin, with leggings and moccasins of the same material, each curiously embroidered and fringed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Early in the morning, John Lansdowne, having donned his hunting suit and taken a hasty breakfast, seized his rifle and joined Micah, already waiting for him on the lawn in front of the house.
fringedadjective
surrounded as with a border or fringe; sometimes used in combination
From this reading He was equipped in a tunic-like shirt of dressed buckskin, with leggings and moccasins of the same material, each curiously embroidered and fringed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The suit was a present from his mother,--procured by her from Canada.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Early in the morning, John Lansdowne, having donned his hunting suit and taken a hasty breakfast, seized his rifle and joined Micah, already waiting for him on the lawn in front of the house.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading Early in the morning, John Lansdowne, having donned his hunting suit and taken a hasty breakfast, seized his rifle and joined Micah, already waiting for him on the lawn in front of the house.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Early in the morning, John Lansdowne, having donned his hunting suit and taken a hasty breakfast, seized his rifle and joined Micah, already waiting for him on the lawn in front of the house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was equipped in a tunic-like shirt of dressed buckskin, with leggings and moccasins of the same material, each curiously embroidered and fringed.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His head was surmounted by a blue military cap and his belt adorned with powder pouch and hunting-knife.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The suit was a present from his mother,--procured by her from Canada.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Early in the morning, John Lansdowne, having donned his hunting suit and taken a hasty breakfast, seized his rifle and joined Micah, already waiting for him on the lawn in front of the house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Early in the morning, John Lansdowne, having donned his hunting suit and taken a hasty breakfast, seized his rifle and joined Micah, already waiting for him on the lawn in front of the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Early in the morning, John Lansdowne, having donned his hunting suit and taken a hasty breakfast, seized his rifle and joined Micah, already waiting for him on the lawn in front of the house.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading THE DEER HUNT.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Early in the morning, John Lansdowne, having donned his hunting suit and taken a hasty breakfast, seized his rifle and joined Micah, already waiting for him on the lawn in front of the house.
hunting-knife
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His head was surmounted by a blue military cap and his belt adorned with powder pouch and hunting-knife.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Early in the morning, John Lansdowne, having donned his hunting suit and taken a hasty breakfast, seized his rifle and joined Micah, already waiting for him on the lawn in front of the house.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Early in the morning, John Lansdowne, having donned his hunting suit and taken a hasty breakfast, seized his rifle and joined Micah, already waiting for him on the lawn in front of the house.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Early in the morning, John Lansdowne, having donned his hunting suit and taken a hasty breakfast, seized his rifle and joined Micah, already waiting for him on the lawn in front of the house.
Lansdowne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Early in the morning, John Lansdowne, having donned his hunting suit and taken a hasty breakfast, seized his rifle and joined Micah, already waiting for him on the lawn in front of the house.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading Early in the morning, John Lansdowne, having donned his hunting suit and taken a hasty breakfast, seized his rifle and joined Micah, already waiting for him on the lawn in front of the house.
leggingsnounUS /ˈleɡɪŋz/
plural of “legging” — a garment covering the leg (usually extending from the knee to the ankle)
From this reading He was equipped in a tunic-like shirt of dressed buckskin, with leggings and moccasins of the same material, each curiously embroidered and fringed.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading He was equipped in a tunic-like shirt of dressed buckskin, with leggings and moccasins of the same material, each curiously embroidered and fringed.
MicahnounUS /ˈmaɪkə/
a minor Hebrew prophet (8th century BC)
From this reading Early in the morning, John Lansdowne, having donned his hunting suit and taken a hasty breakfast, seized his rifle and joined Micah, already waiting for him on the lawn in front of the house.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading His head was surmounted by a blue military cap and his belt adorned with powder pouch and hunting-knife.
moccasinsnounUS /ˈmɑːkəsɪnz/
plural of “moccasin” — soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans
From this reading He was equipped in a tunic-like shirt of dressed buckskin, with leggings and moccasins of the same material, each curiously embroidered and fringed.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early in the morning, John Lansdowne, having donned his hunting suit and taken a hasty breakfast, seized his rifle and joined Micah, already waiting for him on the lawn in front of the house.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The suit was a present from his mother,--procured by her from Canada.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Early in the morning, John Lansdowne, having donned his hunting suit and taken a hasty breakfast, seized his rifle and joined Micah, already waiting for him on the lawn in front of the house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Early in the morning, John Lansdowne, having donned his hunting suit and taken a hasty breakfast, seized his rifle and joined Micah, already waiting for him on the lawn in front of the house.
pouchnounUS /paʊtʃ/
a small or medium size container for holding or carrying things
From this reading His head was surmounted by a blue military cap and his belt adorned with powder pouch and hunting-knife.
powdernounUS /ˈpaʊdər/
a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized
From this reading His head was surmounted by a blue military cap and his belt adorned with powder pouch and hunting-knife.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The suit was a present from his mother,--procured by her from Canada.
procuredverbUS /proʊˈkjʊrd/
past form of “procure” — get by special effort
From this reading The suit was a present from his mother,--procured by her from Canada.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Early in the morning, John Lansdowne, having donned his hunting suit and taken a hasty breakfast, seized his rifle and joined Micah, already waiting for him on the lawn in front of the house.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He was equipped in a tunic-like shirt of dressed buckskin, with leggings and moccasins of the same material, each curiously embroidered and fringed.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Early in the morning, John Lansdowne, having donned his hunting suit and taken a hasty breakfast, seized his rifle and joined Micah, already waiting for him on the lawn in front of the house.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading He was equipped in a tunic-like shirt of dressed buckskin, with leggings and moccasins of the same material, each curiously embroidered and fringed.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Early in the morning, John Lansdowne, having donned his hunting suit and taken a hasty breakfast, seized his rifle and joined Micah, already waiting for him on the lawn in front of the house.
surmountedadjectiveUS /sərˈmaʊntɪd/
having something on top
From this reading His head was surmounted by a blue military cap and his belt adorned with powder pouch and hunting-knife.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Early in the morning, John Lansdowne, having donned his hunting suit and taken a hasty breakfast, seized his rifle and joined Micah, already waiting for him on the lawn in front of the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEER HUNT.
tunic-like
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was equipped in a tunic-like shirt of dressed buckskin, with leggings and moccasins of the same material, each curiously embroidered and fringed.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Early in the morning, John Lansdowne, having donned his hunting suit and taken a hasty breakfast, seized his rifle and joined Micah, already waiting for him on the lawn in front of the house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was equipped in a tunic-like shirt of dressed buckskin, with leggings and moccasins of the same material, each curiously embroidered and fringed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was equipped in a tunic-like shirt of dressed buckskin, with leggings and moccasins of the same material, each curiously embroidered and fringed.
