used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was still about an hour after noon when Winny beheld from the parlor window at which she stood a very exciting cavalcade upon the road, slowly approaching the house.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was still about an hour after noon when Winny beheld from the parlor window at which she stood a very exciting cavalcade upon the road, slowly approaching the house.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading At once she became acquainted with the whole concern.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading "The chief" had fore-warned her that she might expect a visit from the magistrate the moment he returned; and her intelligence at once recognized the addition of the police and prisoners some distance in rear of the car.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was still about an hour after noon when Winny beheld from the parlor window at which she stood a very exciting cavalcade upon the road, slowly approaching the house.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was still about an hour after noon when Winny beheld from the parlor window at which she stood a very exciting cavalcade upon the road, slowly approaching the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The chief" had fore-warned her that she might expect a visit from the magistrate the moment he returned; and her intelligence at once recognized the addition of the police and prisoners some distance in rear of the car.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading It was still about an hour after noon when Winny beheld from the parlor window at which she stood a very exciting cavalcade upon the road, slowly approaching the house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Winny's heart beat quick and high as she saw them draw nigh and turn up the lane.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was still about an hour after noon when Winny beheld from the parlor window at which she stood a very exciting cavalcade upon the road, slowly approaching the house.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would be mock heroism to say that it did not.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Winny's heart beat quick and high as she saw them draw nigh and turn up the lane.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading At once she became acquainted with the whole concern.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading It was still about an hour after noon when Winny beheld from the parlor window at which she stood a very exciting cavalcade upon the road, slowly approaching the house.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "The chief" had fore-warned her that she might expect a visit from the magistrate the moment he returned; and her intelligence at once recognized the addition of the police and prisoners some distance in rear of the car.
cavalcadenounUS /ˈkævəlkeɪd/
a procession of people traveling on horseback
From this reading It was still about an hour after noon when Winny beheld from the parlor window at which she stood a very exciting cavalcade upon the road, slowly approaching the house.
a person who is in charge
From this reading "The chief" had fore-warned her that she might expect a visit from the magistrate the moment he returned; and her intelligence at once recognized the addition of the police and prisoners some distance in rear of the car.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading At once she became acquainted with the whole concern.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It would be mock heroism to say that it did not.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading "The chief" had fore-warned her that she might expect a visit from the magistrate the moment he returned; and her intelligence at once recognized the addition of the police and prisoners some distance in rear of the car.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Winny's heart beat quick and high as she saw them draw nigh and turn up the lane.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading It was still about an hour after noon when Winny beheld from the parlor window at which she stood a very exciting cavalcade upon the road, slowly approaching the house.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "The chief" had fore-warned her that she might expect a visit from the magistrate the moment he returned; and her intelligence at once recognized the addition of the police and prisoners some distance in rear of the car.
fore-warned
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From this reading "The chief" had fore-warned her that she might expect a visit from the magistrate the moment he returned; and her intelligence at once recognized the addition of the police and prisoners some distance in rear of the car.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was still about an hour after noon when Winny beheld from the parlor window at which she stood a very exciting cavalcade upon the road, slowly approaching the house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "The chief" had fore-warned her that she might expect a visit from the magistrate the moment he returned; and her intelligence at once recognized the addition of the police and prisoners some distance in rear of the car.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The chief" had fore-warned her that she might expect a visit from the magistrate the moment he returned; and her intelligence at once recognized the addition of the police and prisoners some distance in rear of the car.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Winny's heart beat quick and high as she saw them draw nigh and turn up the lane.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "The chief" had fore-warned her that she might expect a visit from the magistrate the moment he returned; and her intelligence at once recognized the addition of the police and prisoners some distance in rear of the car.
heroismnounUS /ˈheroʊɪzəm/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading It would be mock heroism to say that it did not.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Winny's heart beat quick and high as she saw them draw nigh and turn up the lane.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was still about an hour after noon when Winny beheld from the parlor window at which she stood a very exciting cavalcade upon the road, slowly approaching the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was still about an hour after noon when Winny beheld from the parlor window at which she stood a very exciting cavalcade upon the road, slowly approaching the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "The chief" had fore-warned her that she might expect a visit from the magistrate the moment he returned; and her intelligence at once recognized the addition of the police and prisoners some distance in rear of the car.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading "The chief" had fore-warned her that she might expect a visit from the magistrate the moment he returned; and her intelligence at once recognized the addition of the police and prisoners some distance in rear of the car.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was still about an hour after noon when Winny beheld from the parlor window at which she stood a very exciting cavalcade upon the road, slowly approaching the house.
a narrow way or road
From this reading Winny's heart beat quick and high as she saw them draw nigh and turn up the lane.
magistratenounUS /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading "The chief" had fore-warned her that she might expect a visit from the magistrate the moment he returned; and her intelligence at once recognized the addition of the police and prisoners some distance in rear of the car.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "The chief" had fore-warned her that she might expect a visit from the magistrate the moment he returned; and her intelligence at once recognized the addition of the police and prisoners some distance in rear of the car.
mockverbUS /mɑːk/
treat with contempt
From this reading It would be mock heroism to say that it did not.
a particular point in time
From this reading "The chief" had fore-warned her that she might expect a visit from the magistrate the moment he returned; and her intelligence at once recognized the addition of the police and prisoners some distance in rear of the car.
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading Winny's heart beat quick and high as she saw them draw nigh and turn up the lane.
the middle of the day
From this reading It was still about an hour after noon when Winny beheld from the parlor window at which she stood a very exciting cavalcade upon the road, slowly approaching the house.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It would be mock heroism to say that it did not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The chief" had fore-warned her that she might expect a visit from the magistrate the moment he returned; and her intelligence at once recognized the addition of the police and prisoners some distance in rear of the car.
on one occasion
From this reading At once she became acquainted with the whole concern.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading It was still about an hour after noon when Winny beheld from the parlor window at which she stood a very exciting cavalcade upon the road, slowly approaching the house.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading "The chief" had fore-warned her that she might expect a visit from the magistrate the moment he returned; and her intelligence at once recognized the addition of the police and prisoners some distance in rear of the car.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading "The chief" had fore-warned her that she might expect a visit from the magistrate the moment he returned; and her intelligence at once recognized the addition of the police and prisoners some distance in rear of the car.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Winny's heart beat quick and high as she saw them draw nigh and turn up the lane.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading "The chief" had fore-warned her that she might expect a visit from the magistrate the moment he returned; and her intelligence at once recognized the addition of the police and prisoners some distance in rear of the car.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading "The chief" had fore-warned her that she might expect a visit from the magistrate the moment he returned; and her intelligence at once recognized the addition of the police and prisoners some distance in rear of the car.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "The chief" had fore-warned her that she might expect a visit from the magistrate the moment he returned; and her intelligence at once recognized the addition of the police and prisoners some distance in rear of the car.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading It was still about an hour after noon when Winny beheld from the parlor window at which she stood a very exciting cavalcade upon the road, slowly approaching the house.
cut with a saw
From this reading Winny's heart beat quick and high as she saw them draw nigh and turn up the lane.
express in words
From this reading It would be mock heroism to say that it did not.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was still about an hour after noon when Winny beheld from the parlor window at which she stood a very exciting cavalcade upon the road, slowly approaching the house.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading It was still about an hour after noon when Winny beheld from the parlor window at which she stood a very exciting cavalcade upon the road, slowly approaching the house.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "The chief" had fore-warned her that she might expect a visit from the magistrate the moment he returned; and her intelligence at once recognized the addition of the police and prisoners some distance in rear of the car.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was still about an hour after noon when Winny beheld from the parlor window at which she stood a very exciting cavalcade upon the road, slowly approaching the house.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading It was still about an hour after noon when Winny beheld from the parlor window at which she stood a very exciting cavalcade upon the road, slowly approaching the house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "The chief" had fore-warned her that she might expect a visit from the magistrate the moment he returned; and her intelligence at once recognized the addition of the police and prisoners some distance in rear of the car.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was still about an hour after noon when Winny beheld from the parlor window at which she stood a very exciting cavalcade upon the road, slowly approaching the house.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Winny's heart beat quick and high as she saw them draw nigh and turn up the lane.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It would be mock heroism to say that it did not.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Winny's heart beat quick and high as she saw them draw nigh and turn up the lane.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Winny's heart beat quick and high as she saw them draw nigh and turn up the lane.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was still about an hour after noon when Winny beheld from the parlor window at which she stood a very exciting cavalcade upon the road, slowly approaching the house.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was still about an hour after noon when Winny beheld from the parlor window at which she stood a very exciting cavalcade upon the road, slowly approaching the house.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "The chief" had fore-warned her that she might expect a visit from the magistrate the moment he returned; and her intelligence at once recognized the addition of the police and prisoners some distance in rear of the car.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was still about an hour after noon when Winny beheld from the parlor window at which she stood a very exciting cavalcade upon the road, slowly approaching the house.
at the time that
From this reading It was still about an hour after noon when Winny beheld from the parlor window at which she stood a very exciting cavalcade upon the road, slowly approaching the house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was still about an hour after noon when Winny beheld from the parlor window at which she stood a very exciting cavalcade upon the road, slowly approaching the house.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading At once she became acquainted with the whole concern.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading It was still about an hour after noon when Winny beheld from the parlor window at which she stood a very exciting cavalcade upon the road, slowly approaching the house.
Winny
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was still about an hour after noon when Winny beheld from the parlor window at which she stood a very exciting cavalcade upon the road, slowly approaching the house.
Winny's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Winny's heart beat quick and high as she saw them draw nigh and turn up the lane.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At once she became acquainted with the whole concern.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would be mock heroism to say that it did not.
