used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Each one had hold of the halter of a horse he was leading.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading And the horses did not seem to be the kind that belonged in a circus, for they pranced about, and did not like to hear the music.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BUNNY AND SUE ARE SAD Bunny and Sue watched the two Gypsy men closely.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BUNNY AND SUE ARE SAD Bunny and Sue watched the two Gypsy men closely.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The children were sure the men were Gypsies, for they looked just like those others the children had seen in the woods, when the two youngsters wandered away on the first night of their automobile trip.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The children were sure the men were Gypsies, for they looked just like those others the children had seen in the woods, when the two youngsters wandered away on the first night of their automobile trip.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And the horses did not seem to be the kind that belonged in a circus, for they pranced about, and did not like to hear the music.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading And the horses did not seem to be the kind that belonged in a circus, for they pranced about, and did not like to hear the music.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The two men, with their bright red sashes, and the gold rings in their ears, stood together.
BUNNYnounUS /ˈbʌni/
a young waitress in a nightclub whose costume includes the tail and ears of a rabbit
From this reading BUNNY AND SUE ARE SAD Bunny and Sue watched the two Gypsy men closely.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The children were sure the men were Gypsies, for they looked just like those others the children had seen in the woods, when the two youngsters wandered away on the first night of their automobile trip.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading And the horses did not seem to be the kind that belonged in a circus, for they pranced about, and did not like to hear the music.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading BUNNY AND SUE ARE SAD Bunny and Sue watched the two Gypsy men closely.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And the horses did not seem to be the kind that belonged in a circus, for they pranced about, and did not like to hear the music.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each one had hold of the halter of a horse he was leading.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The two men, with their bright red sashes, and the gold rings in their ears, stood together.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The children were sure the men were Gypsies, for they looked just like those others the children had seen in the woods, when the two youngsters wandered away on the first night of their automobile trip.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The children were sure the men were Gypsies, for they looked just like those others the children had seen in the woods, when the two youngsters wandered away on the first night of their automobile trip.
coins made of gold
From this reading The two men, with their bright red sashes, and the gold rings in their ears, stood together.
GypsiesnounUS /ˈdʒɪpsiz/
plural of “gypsy” — a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading The children were sure the men were Gypsies, for they looked just like those others the children had seen in the woods, when the two youngsters wandered away on the first night of their automobile trip.
GypsynounUS /ˈdʒɪpsi/
a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading BUNNY AND SUE ARE SAD Bunny and Sue watched the two Gypsy men closely.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The children were sure the men were Gypsies, for they looked just like those others the children had seen in the woods, when the two youngsters wandered away on the first night of their automobile trip.
halternounUS /ˈhɔːltər/
rope or canvas headgear for a horse, with a rope for leading
From this reading Each one had hold of the halter of a horse he was leading.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Each one had hold of the halter of a horse he was leading.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading And the horses did not seem to be the kind that belonged in a circus, for they pranced about, and did not like to hear the music.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Each one had hold of the halter of a horse he was leading.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Each one had hold of the halter of a horse he was leading.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading And the horses did not seem to be the kind that belonged in a circus, for they pranced about, and did not like to hear the music.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The children were sure the men were Gypsies, for they looked just like those others the children had seen in the woods, when the two youngsters wandered away on the first night of their automobile trip.
and nothing more
From this reading The children were sure the men were Gypsies, for they looked just like those others the children had seen in the woods, when the two youngsters wandered away on the first night of their automobile trip.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading And the horses did not seem to be the kind that belonged in a circus, for they pranced about, and did not like to hear the music.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Each one had hold of the halter of a horse he was leading.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The children were sure the men were Gypsies, for they looked just like those others the children had seen in the woods, when the two youngsters wandered away on the first night of their automobile trip.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The children were sure the men were Gypsies, for they looked just like those others the children had seen in the woods, when the two youngsters wandered away on the first night of their automobile trip.
the force of workers available
From this reading BUNNY AND SUE ARE SAD Bunny and Sue watched the two Gypsy men closely.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading And the horses did not seem to be the kind that belonged in a circus, for they pranced about, and did not like to hear the music.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The children were sure the men were Gypsies, for they looked just like those others the children had seen in the woods, when the two youngsters wandered away on the first night of their automobile trip.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And the horses did not seem to be the kind that belonged in a circus, for they pranced about, and did not like to hear the music.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The children were sure the men were Gypsies, for they looked just like those others the children had seen in the woods, when the two youngsters wandered away on the first night of their automobile trip.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The children were sure the men were Gypsies, for they looked just like those others the children had seen in the woods, when the two youngsters wandered away on the first night of their automobile trip.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Each one had hold of the halter of a horse he was leading.
others
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From this reading The children were sure the men were Gypsies, for they looked just like those others the children had seen in the woods, when the two youngsters wandered away on the first night of their automobile trip.
pranced
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And the horses did not seem to be the kind that belonged in a circus, for they pranced about, and did not like to hear the music.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The two men, with their bright red sashes, and the gold rings in their ears, stood together.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading The two men, with their bright red sashes, and the gold rings in their ears, stood together.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading BUNNY AND SUE ARE SAD Bunny and Sue watched the two Gypsy men closely.
sashesnounUS /ˈsæʃɪz/
plural of “sash” — a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame
From this reading The two men, with their bright red sashes, and the gold rings in their ears, stood together.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And the horses did not seem to be the kind that belonged in a circus, for they pranced about, and did not like to hear the music.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The children were sure the men were Gypsies, for they looked just like those others the children had seen in the woods, when the two youngsters wandered away on the first night of their automobile trip.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The two men, with their bright red sashes, and the gold rings in their ears, stood together.
SUEverbUS /suː/
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
From this reading BUNNY AND SUE ARE SAD Bunny and Sue watched the two Gypsy men closely.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The children were sure the men were Gypsies, for they looked just like those others the children had seen in the woods, when the two youngsters wandered away on the first night of their automobile trip.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And the horses did not seem to be the kind that belonged in a circus, for they pranced about, and did not like to hear the music.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BUNNY AND SUE ARE SAD Bunny and Sue watched the two Gypsy men closely.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The children were sure the men were Gypsies, for they looked just like those others the children had seen in the woods, when the two youngsters wandered away on the first night of their automobile trip.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The children were sure the men were Gypsies, for they looked just like those others the children had seen in the woods, when the two youngsters wandered away on the first night of their automobile trip.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The children were sure the men were Gypsies, for they looked just like those others the children had seen in the woods, when the two youngsters wandered away on the first night of their automobile trip.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And the horses did not seem to be the kind that belonged in a circus, for they pranced about, and did not like to hear the music.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The two men, with their bright red sashes, and the gold rings in their ears, stood together.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading The children were sure the men were Gypsies, for they looked just like those others the children had seen in the woods, when the two youngsters wandered away on the first night of their automobile trip.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading BUNNY AND SUE ARE SAD Bunny and Sue watched the two Gypsy men closely.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading The children were sure the men were Gypsies, for they looked just like those others the children had seen in the woods, when the two youngsters wandered away on the first night of their automobile trip.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Each one had hold of the halter of a horse he was leading.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading BUNNY AND SUE ARE SAD Bunny and Sue watched the two Gypsy men closely.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The children were sure the men were Gypsies, for they looked just like those others the children had seen in the woods, when the two youngsters wandered away on the first night of their automobile trip.
at the time that
From this reading The children were sure the men were Gypsies, for they looked just like those others the children had seen in the woods, when the two youngsters wandered away on the first night of their automobile trip.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The two men, with their bright red sashes, and the gold rings in their ears, stood together.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The children were sure the men were Gypsies, for they looked just like those others the children had seen in the woods, when the two youngsters wandered away on the first night of their automobile trip.
youngstersnounUS /ˈjʌŋstərz/
plural of “youngster” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The children were sure the men were Gypsies, for they looked just like those others the children had seen in the woods, when the two youngsters wandered away on the first night of their automobile trip.
