used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Do we move ourselves, or are moved by an Unseen Hand at a game?"--TENNYSON.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Do we move ourselves, or are moved by an Unseen Hand at a game?"--TENNYSON.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Honor Meredith folded her arms upon the window-ledge of the carriage and looked out into the night: a night of strange, unearthly beauty.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Do we move ourselves, or are moved by an Unseen Hand at a game?"--TENNYSON.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Honor Meredith folded her arms upon the window-ledge of the carriage and looked out into the night: a night of strange, unearthly beauty.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Do we move ourselves, or are moved by an Unseen Hand at a game?"--TENNYSON.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Honor Meredith folded her arms upon the window-ledge of the carriage and looked out into the night: a night of strange, unearthly beauty.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Do we move ourselves, or are moved by an Unseen Hand at a game?"--TENNYSON.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Honor Meredith folded her arms upon the window-ledge of the carriage and looked out into the night: a night of strange, unearthly beauty.
chequeredadjective
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading A chequered mantle of light and shadow lay over the mountain-barrier of India's north-western frontier, and over the desolate levels through which the train, with its solitary English passenger, sauntered at the rate of seven miles an hour.
desolateadjectiveUS /ˈdesələt/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading A chequered mantle of light and shadow lay over the mountain-barrier of India's north-western frontier, and over the desolate levels through which the train, with its solitary English passenger, sauntered at the rate of seven miles an hour.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do we move ourselves, or are moved by an Unseen Hand at a game?"--TENNYSON.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading A chequered mantle of light and shadow lay over the mountain-barrier of India's north-western frontier, and over the desolate levels through which the train, with its solitary English passenger, sauntered at the rate of seven miles an hour.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading Honor Meredith folded her arms upon the window-ledge of the carriage and looked out into the night: a night of strange, unearthly beauty.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading JUDGE FOR YOURSELF.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading A chequered mantle of light and shadow lay over the mountain-barrier of India's north-western frontier, and over the desolate levels through which the train, with its solitary English passenger, sauntered at the rate of seven miles an hour.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The full moon hung low in the west like a lamp.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading "Do we move ourselves, or are moved by an Unseen Hand at a game?"--TENNYSON.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Do we move ourselves, or are moved by an Unseen Hand at a game?"--TENNYSON.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Honor Meredith folded her arms upon the window-ledge of the carriage and looked out into the night: a night of strange, unearthly beauty.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Honor Meredith folded her arms upon the window-ledge of the carriage and looked out into the night: a night of strange, unearthly beauty.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A chequered mantle of light and shadow lay over the mountain-barrier of India's north-western frontier, and over the desolate levels through which the train, with its solitary English passenger, sauntered at the rate of seven miles an hour.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The full moon hung low in the west like a lamp.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The full moon hung low in the west like a lamp.
India'snounUS /ˈɪndiəz/
possessive form of “india” — a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading A chequered mantle of light and shadow lay over the mountain-barrier of India's north-western frontier, and over the desolate levels through which the train, with its solitary English passenger, sauntered at the rate of seven miles an hour.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Honor Meredith folded her arms upon the window-ledge of the carriage and looked out into the night: a night of strange, unearthly beauty.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A chequered mantle of light and shadow lay over the mountain-barrier of India's north-western frontier, and over the desolate levels through which the train, with its solitary English passenger, sauntered at the rate of seven miles an hour.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading JUDGE FOR YOURSELF.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading The full moon hung low in the west like a lamp.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A chequered mantle of light and shadow lay over the mountain-barrier of India's north-western frontier, and over the desolate levels through which the train, with its solitary English passenger, sauntered at the rate of seven miles an hour.
levelsnounUS /ˈlevəlz/
plural of “level” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading A chequered mantle of light and shadow lay over the mountain-barrier of India's north-western frontier, and over the desolate levels through which the train, with its solitary English passenger, sauntered at the rate of seven miles an hour.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A chequered mantle of light and shadow lay over the mountain-barrier of India's north-western frontier, and over the desolate levels through which the train, with its solitary English passenger, sauntered at the rate of seven miles an hour.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The full moon hung low in the west like a lamp.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Honor Meredith folded her arms upon the window-ledge of the carriage and looked out into the night: a night of strange, unearthly beauty.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The full moon hung low in the west like a lamp.
mantlenounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading A chequered mantle of light and shadow lay over the mountain-barrier of India's north-western frontier, and over the desolate levels through which the train, with its solitary English passenger, sauntered at the rate of seven miles an hour.
MeredithnounUS /ˈmerɪdɪθ/
United States civil rights leader whose college registration caused riots in traditionally segregated Mississippi (born in 1933)
From this reading Honor Meredith folded her arms upon the window-ledge of the carriage and looked out into the night: a night of strange, unearthly beauty.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A chequered mantle of light and shadow lay over the mountain-barrier of India's north-western frontier, and over the desolate levels through which the train, with its solitary English passenger, sauntered at the rate of seven miles an hour.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The full moon hung low in the west like a lamp.
mountain-barrier
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From this reading A chequered mantle of light and shadow lay over the mountain-barrier of India's north-western frontier, and over the desolate levels through which the train, with its solitary English passenger, sauntered at the rate of seven miles an hour.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Do we move ourselves, or are moved by an Unseen Hand at a game?"--TENNYSON.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading "Do we move ourselves, or are moved by an Unseen Hand at a game?"--TENNYSON.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Honor Meredith folded her arms upon the window-ledge of the carriage and looked out into the night: a night of strange, unearthly beauty.
north-western
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A chequered mantle of light and shadow lay over the mountain-barrier of India's north-western frontier, and over the desolate levels through which the train, with its solitary English passenger, sauntered at the rate of seven miles an hour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Honor Meredith folded her arms upon the window-ledge of the carriage and looked out into the night: a night of strange, unearthly beauty.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Do we move ourselves, or are moved by an Unseen Hand at a game?"--TENNYSON.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading "Do we move ourselves, or are moved by an Unseen Hand at a game?"--TENNYSON.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Honor Meredith folded her arms upon the window-ledge of the carriage and looked out into the night: a night of strange, unearthly beauty.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A chequered mantle of light and shadow lay over the mountain-barrier of India's north-western frontier, and over the desolate levels through which the train, with its solitary English passenger, sauntered at the rate of seven miles an hour.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading A chequered mantle of light and shadow lay over the mountain-barrier of India's north-western frontier, and over the desolate levels through which the train, with its solitary English passenger, sauntered at the rate of seven miles an hour.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading A chequered mantle of light and shadow lay over the mountain-barrier of India's north-western frontier, and over the desolate levels through which the train, with its solitary English passenger, sauntered at the rate of seven miles an hour.
sauntered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A chequered mantle of light and shadow lay over the mountain-barrier of India's north-western frontier, and over the desolate levels through which the train, with its solitary English passenger, sauntered at the rate of seven miles an hour.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading A chequered mantle of light and shadow lay over the mountain-barrier of India's north-western frontier, and over the desolate levels through which the train, with its solitary English passenger, sauntered at the rate of seven miles an hour.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading A chequered mantle of light and shadow lay over the mountain-barrier of India's north-western frontier, and over the desolate levels through which the train, with its solitary English passenger, sauntered at the rate of seven miles an hour.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading A chequered mantle of light and shadow lay over the mountain-barrier of India's north-western frontier, and over the desolate levels through which the train, with its solitary English passenger, sauntered at the rate of seven miles an hour.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Honor Meredith folded her arms upon the window-ledge of the carriage and looked out into the night: a night of strange, unearthly beauty.
TENNYSONnounUS /ˈtenɪsən/
Englishman and Victorian poet (1809-1892)
From this reading "Do we move ourselves, or are moved by an Unseen Hand at a game?"--TENNYSON.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Honor Meredith folded her arms upon the window-ledge of the carriage and looked out into the night: a night of strange, unearthly beauty.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A chequered mantle of light and shadow lay over the mountain-barrier of India's north-western frontier, and over the desolate levels through which the train, with its solitary English passenger, sauntered at the rate of seven miles an hour.
create by training and teaching
From this reading A chequered mantle of light and shadow lay over the mountain-barrier of India's north-western frontier, and over the desolate levels through which the train, with its solitary English passenger, sauntered at the rate of seven miles an hour.
unearthlyadjectiveUS /əˈnɜːrθli/
concerned with or affecting the spirit or soul
From this reading Honor Meredith folded her arms upon the window-ledge of the carriage and looked out into the night: a night of strange, unearthly beauty.
UnseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading "Do we move ourselves, or are moved by an Unseen Hand at a game?"--TENNYSON.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Honor Meredith folded her arms upon the window-ledge of the carriage and looked out into the night: a night of strange, unearthly beauty.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Do we move ourselves, or are moved by an Unseen Hand at a game?"--TENNYSON.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading The full moon hung low in the west like a lamp.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A chequered mantle of light and shadow lay over the mountain-barrier of India's north-western frontier, and over the desolate levels through which the train, with its solitary English passenger, sauntered at the rate of seven miles an hour.
window-ledge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Honor Meredith folded her arms upon the window-ledge of the carriage and looked out into the night: a night of strange, unearthly beauty.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A chequered mantle of light and shadow lay over the mountain-barrier of India's north-western frontier, and over the desolate levels through which the train, with its solitary English passenger, sauntered at the rate of seven miles an hour.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading JUDGE FOR YOURSELF.
