used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A mile or so through the cultivated fields brings me to the village just in time to be greeted by the shouts and hand-clapping of a wedding procession that is returning from conducting the bride to the bath.
(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 This hand-clapping is, I believe, pretty generally practiced by the villagers all over Central Asia on festive occasions.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Men and boys are beating rude, home-made tambourines, and women are dancing along before the bride, clicking castanets, while a crowd of at least two hundred villagers, arrayed in whatever finery they can muster for the occasion, are following behind, clapping their hands in measured chorus.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As a result of riding for the crowd, I receive an invitation to take supper at the house of the bridegroom's parents.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PERSIA AND THE MESHED PILGRIM ROAD.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Men and boys are beating rude, home-made tambourines, and women are dancing along before the bride, clicking castanets, while a crowd of at least two hundred villagers, arrayed in whatever finery they can muster for the occasion, are following behind, clapping their hands in measured chorus.
arrayedadjectiveUS /ərˈeɪd/
in ceremonial attire and paraphernalia
From this reading Men and boys are beating rude, home-made tambourines, and women are dancing along before the bride, clicking castanets, while a crowd of at least two hundred villagers, arrayed in whatever finery they can muster for the occasion, are following behind, clapping their hands in measured chorus.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a result of riding for the crowd, I receive an invitation to take supper at the house of the bridegroom's parents.
AsianounUS /ˈeɪʒə/
the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to Europe on the west to form Eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations
From this reading This hand-clapping is, I believe, pretty generally practiced by the villagers all over Central Asia on festive occasions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Men and boys are beating rude, home-made tambourines, and women are dancing along before the bride, clicking castanets, while a crowd of at least two hundred villagers, arrayed in whatever finery they can muster for the occasion, are following behind, clapping their hands in measured chorus.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading A mile or so through the cultivated fields brings me to the village just in time to be greeted by the shouts and hand-clapping of a wedding procession that is returning from conducting the bride to the bath.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A mile or so through the cultivated fields brings me to the village just in time to be greeted by the shouts and hand-clapping of a wedding procession that is returning from conducting the bride to the bath.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading Men and boys are beating rude, home-made tambourines, and women are dancing along before the bride, clicking castanets, while a crowd of at least two hundred villagers, arrayed in whatever finery they can muster for the occasion, are following behind, clapping their hands in measured chorus.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Men and boys are beating rude, home-made tambourines, and women are dancing along before the bride, clicking castanets, while a crowd of at least two hundred villagers, arrayed in whatever finery they can muster for the occasion, are following behind, clapping their hands in measured chorus.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Men and boys are beating rude, home-made tambourines, and women are dancing along before the bride, clicking castanets, while a crowd of at least two hundred villagers, arrayed in whatever finery they can muster for the occasion, are following behind, clapping their hands in measured chorus.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading This hand-clapping is, I believe, pretty generally practiced by the villagers all over Central Asia on festive occasions.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Men and boys are beating rude, home-made tambourines, and women are dancing along before the bride, clicking castanets, while a crowd of at least two hundred villagers, arrayed in whatever finery they can muster for the occasion, are following behind, clapping their hands in measured chorus.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading A mile or so through the cultivated fields brings me to the village just in time to be greeted by the shouts and hand-clapping of a wedding procession that is returning from conducting the bride to the bath.
bridegroom'snounUS /ˈbraɪdɡruːmz/
possessive form of “bridegroom” — a man who has recently been married
From this reading As a result of riding for the crowd, I receive an invitation to take supper at the house of the bridegroom's parents.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A mile or so through the cultivated fields brings me to the village just in time to be greeted by the shouts and hand-clapping of a wedding procession that is returning from conducting the bride to the bath.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A mile or so through the cultivated fields brings me to the village just in time to be greeted by the shouts and hand-clapping of a wedding procession that is returning from conducting the bride to the bath.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Men and boys are beating rude, home-made tambourines, and women are dancing along before the bride, clicking castanets, while a crowd of at least two hundred villagers, arrayed in whatever finery they can muster for the occasion, are following behind, clapping their hands in measured chorus.
castanetsnoun
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading Men and boys are beating rude, home-made tambourines, and women are dancing along before the bride, clicking castanets, while a crowd of at least two hundred villagers, arrayed in whatever finery they can muster for the occasion, are following behind, clapping their hands in measured chorus.
CentraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading This hand-clapping is, I believe, pretty generally practiced by the villagers all over Central Asia on festive occasions.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading Men and boys are beating rude, home-made tambourines, and women are dancing along before the bride, clicking castanets, while a crowd of at least two hundred villagers, arrayed in whatever finery they can muster for the occasion, are following behind, clapping their hands in measured chorus.
clappingnounUS /ˈklæpɪŋ/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading Men and boys are beating rude, home-made tambourines, and women are dancing along before the bride, clicking castanets, while a crowd of at least two hundred villagers, arrayed in whatever finery they can muster for the occasion, are following behind, clapping their hands in measured chorus.
clickingverbUS /ˈklɪkɪŋ/
-ing form of “click” — move or strike with a noise
From this reading Men and boys are beating rude, home-made tambourines, and women are dancing along before the bride, clicking castanets, while a crowd of at least two hundred villagers, arrayed in whatever finery they can muster for the occasion, are following behind, clapping their hands in measured chorus.
conductingnounUS /kənˈdʌktɪŋ/
the way of administering a business
From this reading A mile or so through the cultivated fields brings me to the village just in time to be greeted by the shouts and hand-clapping of a wedding procession that is returning from conducting the bride to the bath.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Men and boys are beating rude, home-made tambourines, and women are dancing along before the bride, clicking castanets, while a crowd of at least two hundred villagers, arrayed in whatever finery they can muster for the occasion, are following behind, clapping their hands in measured chorus.
cultivatedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltəveɪtɪd/
(of land or fields) prepared for raising crops by plowing or fertilizing
From this reading A mile or so through the cultivated fields brings me to the village just in time to be greeted by the shouts and hand-clapping of a wedding procession that is returning from conducting the bride to the bath.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Men and boys are beating rude, home-made tambourines, and women are dancing along before the bride, clicking castanets, while a crowd of at least two hundred villagers, arrayed in whatever finery they can muster for the occasion, are following behind, clapping their hands in measured chorus.
festiveadjectiveUS /ˈfestɪv/
offering fun and gaiety
From this reading This hand-clapping is, I believe, pretty generally practiced by the villagers all over Central Asia on festive occasions.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading A mile or so through the cultivated fields brings me to the village just in time to be greeted by the shouts and hand-clapping of a wedding procession that is returning from conducting the bride to the bath.
finerynounUS /ˈfaɪnəri/
elaborate or showy attire and accessories
From this reading Men and boys are beating rude, home-made tambourines, and women are dancing along before the bride, clicking castanets, while a crowd of at least two hundred villagers, arrayed in whatever finery they can muster for the occasion, are following behind, clapping their hands in measured chorus.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Men and boys are beating rude, home-made tambourines, and women are dancing along before the bride, clicking castanets, while a crowd of at least two hundred villagers, arrayed in whatever finery they can muster for the occasion, are following behind, clapping their hands in measured chorus.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Men and boys are beating rude, home-made tambourines, and women are dancing along before the bride, clicking castanets, while a crowd of at least two hundred villagers, arrayed in whatever finery they can muster for the occasion, are following behind, clapping their hands in measured chorus.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A mile or so through the cultivated fields brings me to the village just in time to be greeted by the shouts and hand-clapping of a wedding procession that is returning from conducting the bride to the bath.
usually; as a rule
From this reading This hand-clapping is, I believe, pretty generally practiced by the villagers all over Central Asia on festive occasions.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading A mile or so through the cultivated fields brings me to the village just in time to be greeted by the shouts and hand-clapping of a wedding procession that is returning from conducting the bride to the bath.
hand-clapping
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A mile or so through the cultivated fields brings me to the village just in time to be greeted by the shouts and hand-clapping of a wedding procession that is returning from conducting the bride to the bath.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Men and boys are beating rude, home-made tambourines, and women are dancing along before the bride, clicking castanets, while a crowd of at least two hundred villagers, arrayed in whatever finery they can muster for the occasion, are following behind, clapping their hands in measured chorus.
home-made
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Men and boys are beating rude, home-made tambourines, and women are dancing along before the bride, clicking castanets, while a crowd of at least two hundred villagers, arrayed in whatever finery they can muster for the occasion, are following behind, clapping their hands in measured chorus.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As a result of riding for the crowd, I receive an invitation to take supper at the house of the bridegroom's parents.
ten 10s
From this reading Men and boys are beating rude, home-made tambourines, and women are dancing along before the bride, clicking castanets, while a crowd of at least two hundred villagers, arrayed in whatever finery they can muster for the occasion, are following behind, clapping their hands in measured chorus.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This hand-clapping is, I believe, pretty generally practiced by the villagers all over Central Asia on festive occasions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A mile or so through the cultivated fields brings me to the village just in time to be greeted by the shouts and hand-clapping of a wedding procession that is returning from conducting the bride to the bath.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading As a result of riding for the crowd, I receive an invitation to take supper at the house of the bridegroom's parents.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A mile or so through the cultivated fields brings me to the village just in time to be greeted by the shouts and hand-clapping of a wedding procession that is returning from conducting the bride to the bath.
and nothing more
From this reading A mile or so through the cultivated fields brings me to the village just in time to be greeted by the shouts and hand-clapping of a wedding procession that is returning from conducting the bride to the bath.
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 Men and boys are beating rude, home-made tambourines, and women are dancing along before the bride, clicking castanets, while a crowd of at least two hundred villagers, arrayed in whatever finery they can muster for the occasion, are following behind, clapping their hands in measured chorus.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A mile or so through the cultivated fields brings me to the village just in time to be greeted by the shouts and hand-clapping of a wedding procession that is returning from conducting the bride to the bath.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading Men and boys are beating rude, home-made tambourines, and women are dancing along before the bride, clicking castanets, while a crowd of at least two hundred villagers, arrayed in whatever finery they can muster for the occasion, are following behind, clapping their hands in measured chorus.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men and boys are beating rude, home-made tambourines, and women are dancing along before the bride, clicking castanets, while a crowd of at least two hundred villagers, arrayed in whatever finery they can muster for the occasion, are following behind, clapping their hands in measured chorus.
MESHEDadjectiveUS /meʃt/
resembling a network
From this reading PERSIA AND THE MESHED PILGRIM ROAD.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A mile or so through the cultivated fields brings me to the village just in time to be greeted by the shouts and hand-clapping of a wedding procession that is returning from conducting the bride to the bath.
musterverbUS /ˈmʌstər/
gather or bring together
From this reading Men and boys are beating rude, home-made tambourines, and women are dancing along before the bride, clicking castanets, while a crowd of at least two hundred villagers, arrayed in whatever finery they can muster for the occasion, are following behind, clapping their hands in measured chorus.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Men and boys are beating rude, home-made tambourines, and women are dancing along before the bride, clicking castanets, while a crowd of at least two hundred villagers, arrayed in whatever finery they can muster for the occasion, are following behind, clapping their hands in measured chorus.
something you have to do
From this reading This hand-clapping is, I believe, pretty generally practiced by the villagers all over Central Asia on festive occasions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A mile or so through the cultivated fields brings me to the village just in time to be greeted by the shouts and hand-clapping of a wedding procession that is returning from conducting the bride to the bath.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This hand-clapping is, I believe, pretty generally practiced by the villagers all over Central Asia on festive occasions.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A mile or so through the cultivated fields brings me to the village just in time to be greeted by the shouts and hand-clapping of a wedding procession that is returning from conducting the bride to the bath.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This hand-clapping is, I believe, pretty generally practiced by the villagers all over Central Asia on festive occasions.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading As a result of riding for the crowd, I receive an invitation to take supper at the house of the bridegroom's parents.
PERSIAnounUS /ˈpɜːrʒə/
an empire in southern Asia created by Cyrus the Great in the 6th century BC and destroyed by Alexander the Great in the 4th century BC
From this reading PERSIA AND THE MESHED PILGRIM ROAD.
PILGRIMnounUS /ˈpɪlɡrəm/
someone who journeys in foreign lands
From this reading PERSIA AND THE MESHED PILGRIM ROAD.
practicedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəst/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading This hand-clapping is, I believe, pretty generally practiced by the villagers all over Central Asia on festive occasions.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading This hand-clapping is, I believe, pretty generally practiced by the villagers all over Central Asia on festive occasions.
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading A mile or so through the cultivated fields brings me to the village just in time to be greeted by the shouts and hand-clapping of a wedding procession that is returning from conducting the bride to the bath.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading As a result of riding for the crowd, I receive an invitation to take supper at the house of the bridegroom's parents.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading As a result of riding for the crowd, I receive an invitation to take supper at the house of the bridegroom's parents.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading A mile or so through the cultivated fields brings me to the village just in time to be greeted by the shouts and hand-clapping of a wedding procession that is returning from conducting the bride to the bath.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading As a result of riding for the crowd, I receive an invitation to take supper at the house of the bridegroom's parents.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading PERSIA AND THE MESHED PILGRIM ROAD.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading Men and boys are beating rude, home-made tambourines, and women are dancing along before the bride, clicking castanets, while a crowd of at least two hundred villagers, arrayed in whatever finery they can muster for the occasion, are following behind, clapping their hands in measured chorus.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading A mile or so through the cultivated fields brings me to the village just in time to be greeted by the shouts and hand-clapping of a wedding procession that is returning from conducting the bride to the bath.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A mile or so through the cultivated fields brings me to the village just in time to be greeted by the shouts and hand-clapping of a wedding procession that is returning from conducting the bride to the bath.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading As a result of riding for the crowd, I receive an invitation to take supper at the house of the bridegroom's parents.
carry out
From this reading As a result of riding for the crowd, I receive an invitation to take supper at the house of the bridegroom's parents.
tambourines
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Men and boys are beating rude, home-made tambourines, and women are dancing along before the bride, clicking castanets, while a crowd of at least two hundred villagers, arrayed in whatever finery they can muster for the occasion, are following behind, clapping their hands in measured chorus.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A mile or so through the cultivated fields brings me to the village just in time to be greeted by the shouts and hand-clapping of a wedding procession that is returning from conducting the bride to the bath.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PERSIA AND THE MESHED PILGRIM ROAD.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Men and boys are beating rude, home-made tambourines, and women are dancing along before the bride, clicking castanets, while a crowd of at least two hundred villagers, arrayed in whatever finery they can muster for the occasion, are following behind, clapping their hands in measured chorus.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Men and boys are beating rude, home-made tambourines, and women are dancing along before the bride, clicking castanets, while a crowd of at least two hundred villagers, arrayed in whatever finery they can muster for the occasion, are following behind, clapping their hands in measured chorus.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This hand-clapping is, I believe, pretty generally practiced by the villagers all over Central Asia on festive occasions.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A mile or so through the cultivated fields brings me to the village just in time to be greeted by the shouts and hand-clapping of a wedding procession that is returning from conducting the bride to the bath.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A mile or so through the cultivated fields brings me to the village just in time to be greeted by the shouts and hand-clapping of a wedding procession that is returning from conducting the bride to the bath.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A mile or so through the cultivated fields brings me to the village just in time to be greeted by the shouts and hand-clapping of a wedding procession that is returning from conducting the bride to the bath.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Men and boys are beating rude, home-made tambourines, and women are dancing along before the bride, clicking castanets, while a crowd of at least two hundred villagers, arrayed in whatever finery they can muster for the occasion, are following behind, clapping their hands in measured chorus.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading A mile or so through the cultivated fields brings me to the village just in time to be greeted by the shouts and hand-clapping of a wedding procession that is returning from conducting the bride to the bath.
villagersnounUS /ˈvɪlɪdʒərz/
plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life
From this reading Men and boys are beating rude, home-made tambourines, and women are dancing along before the bride, clicking castanets, while a crowd of at least two hundred villagers, arrayed in whatever finery they can muster for the occasion, are following behind, clapping their hands in measured chorus.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading A mile or so through the cultivated fields brings me to the village just in time to be greeted by the shouts and hand-clapping of a wedding procession that is returning from conducting the bride to the bath.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Men and boys are beating rude, home-made tambourines, and women are dancing along before the bride, clicking castanets, while a crowd of at least two hundred villagers, arrayed in whatever finery they can muster for the occasion, are following behind, clapping their hands in measured chorus.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Men and boys are beating rude, home-made tambourines, and women are dancing along before the bride, clicking castanets, while a crowd of at least two hundred villagers, arrayed in whatever finery they can muster for the occasion, are following behind, clapping their hands in measured chorus.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Men and boys are beating rude, home-made tambourines, and women are dancing along before the bride, clicking castanets, while a crowd of at least two hundred villagers, arrayed in whatever finery they can muster for the occasion, are following behind, clapping their hands in measured chorus.
