used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While the horses were being changed the prisoners were permitted to get out and stretch their legs, but were not allowed to exchange a word with each other or with anyone else.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE.
anew
From this reading The other horses were changed as quickly, and in less than ten minutes from their arrival the whole were on their way again.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading While the horses were being changed the prisoners were permitted to get out and stretch their legs, but were not allowed to exchange a word with each other or with anyone else.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading As soon as the vehicles were seen coming along the straight level road, the first set of horses were brought out, and the leading tarantass was ready to proceed in two or three minutes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As soon as the vehicles were seen coming along the straight level road, the first set of horses were brought out, and the leading tarantass was ready to proceed in two or three minutes.
any person at all
From this reading While the horses were being changed the prisoners were permitted to get out and stretch their legs, but were not allowed to exchange a word with each other or with anyone else.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The other horses were changed as quickly, and in less than ten minutes from their arrival the whole were on their way again.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as the vehicles were seen coming along the straight level road, the first set of horses were brought out, and the leading tarantass was ready to proceed in two or three minutes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The stay at the post-houses was very short.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading While the horses were being changed the prisoners were permitted to get out and stretch their legs, but were not allowed to exchange a word with each other or with anyone else.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading As soon as the vehicles were seen coming along the straight level road, the first set of horses were brought out, and the leading tarantass was ready to proceed in two or three minutes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading While the horses were being changed the prisoners were permitted to get out and stretch their legs, but were not allowed to exchange a word with each other or with anyone else.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The other horses were changed as quickly, and in less than ten minutes from their arrival the whole were on their way again.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading As soon as the vehicles were seen coming along the straight level road, the first set of horses were brought out, and the leading tarantass was ready to proceed in two or three minutes.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading While the horses were being changed the prisoners were permitted to get out and stretch their legs, but were not allowed to exchange a word with each other or with anyone else.
else
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From this reading While the horses were being changed the prisoners were permitted to get out and stretch their legs, but were not allowed to exchange a word with each other or with anyone else.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading While the horses were being changed the prisoners were permitted to get out and stretch their legs, but were not allowed to exchange a word with each other or with anyone else.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As soon as the vehicles were seen coming along the straight level road, the first set of horses were brought out, and the leading tarantass was ready to proceed in two or three minutes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The other horses were changed as quickly, and in less than ten minutes from their arrival the whole were on their way again.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading While the horses were being changed the prisoners were permitted to get out and stretch their legs, but were not allowed to exchange a word with each other or with anyone else.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading As soon as the vehicles were seen coming along the straight level road, the first set of horses were brought out, and the leading tarantass was ready to proceed in two or three minutes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As soon as the vehicles were seen coming along the straight level road, the first set of horses were brought out, and the leading tarantass was ready to proceed in two or three minutes.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading As soon as the vehicles were seen coming along the straight level road, the first set of horses were brought out, and the leading tarantass was ready to proceed in two or three minutes.
staying power
From this reading While the horses were being changed the prisoners were permitted to get out and stretch their legs, but were not allowed to exchange a word with each other or with anyone else.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The other horses were changed as quickly, and in less than ten minutes from their arrival the whole were on their way again.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading As soon as the vehicles were seen coming along the straight level road, the first set of horses were brought out, and the leading tarantass was ready to proceed in two or three minutes.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading As soon as the vehicles were seen coming along the straight level road, the first set of horses were brought out, and the leading tarantass was ready to proceed in two or three minutes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading While the horses were being changed the prisoners were permitted to get out and stretch their legs, but were not allowed to exchange a word with each other or with anyone else.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As soon as the vehicles were seen coming along the straight level road, the first set of horses were brought out, and the leading tarantass was ready to proceed in two or three minutes.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The other horses were changed as quickly, and in less than ten minutes from their arrival the whole were on their way again.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As soon as the vehicles were seen coming along the straight level road, the first set of horses were brought out, and the leading tarantass was ready to proceed in two or three minutes.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other horses were changed as quickly, and in less than ten minutes from their arrival the whole were on their way again.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As soon as the vehicles were seen coming along the straight level road, the first set of horses were brought out, and the leading tarantass was ready to proceed in two or three minutes.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading While the horses were being changed the prisoners were permitted to get out and stretch their legs, but were not allowed to exchange a word with each other or with anyone else.
post-houses
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From this reading The stay at the post-houses was very short.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading While the horses were being changed the prisoners were permitted to get out and stretch their legs, but were not allowed to exchange a word with each other or with anyone else.
continue talking
From this reading As soon as the vehicles were seen coming along the straight level road, the first set of horses were brought out, and the leading tarantass was ready to proceed in two or three minutes.
with speed
From this reading The other horses were changed as quickly, and in less than ten minutes from their arrival the whole were on their way again.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading As soon as the vehicles were seen coming along the straight level road, the first set of horses were brought out, and the leading tarantass was ready to proceed in two or three minutes.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading As soon as the vehicles were seen coming along the straight level road, the first set of horses were brought out, and the leading tarantass was ready to proceed in two or three minutes.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As soon as the vehicles were seen coming along the straight level road, the first set of horses were brought out, and the leading tarantass was ready to proceed in two or three minutes.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As soon as the vehicles were seen coming along the straight level road, the first set of horses were brought out, and the leading tarantass was ready to proceed in two or three minutes.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The stay at the post-houses was very short.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as the vehicles were seen coming along the straight level road, the first set of horses were brought out, and the leading tarantass was ready to proceed in two or three minutes.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The stay at the post-houses was very short.
successive (without a break)
From this reading As soon as the vehicles were seen coming along the straight level road, the first set of horses were brought out, and the leading tarantass was ready to proceed in two or three minutes.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading While the horses were being changed the prisoners were permitted to get out and stretch their legs, but were not allowed to exchange a word with each other or with anyone else.
tarantass
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As soon as the vehicles were seen coming along the straight level road, the first set of horses were brought out, and the leading tarantass was ready to proceed in two or three minutes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The other horses were changed as quickly, and in less than ten minutes from their arrival the whole were on their way again.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The other horses were changed as quickly, and in less than ten minutes from their arrival the whole were on their way again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The stay at the post-houses was very short.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The other horses were changed as quickly, and in less than ten minutes from their arrival the whole were on their way again.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading As soon as the vehicles were seen coming along the straight level road, the first set of horses were brought out, and the leading tarantass was ready to proceed in two or three minutes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As soon as the vehicles were seen coming along the straight level road, the first set of horses were brought out, and the leading tarantass was ready to proceed in two or three minutes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As soon as the vehicles were seen coming along the straight level road, the first set of horses were brought out, and the leading tarantass was ready to proceed in two or three minutes.
vehiclesnounUS /ˈviːhɪkəlz/
plural of “vehicle” — a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading As soon as the vehicles were seen coming along the straight level road, the first set of horses were brought out, and the leading tarantass was ready to proceed in two or three minutes.
precisely as stated
From this reading The stay at the post-houses was very short.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The stay at the post-houses was very short.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The other horses were changed as quickly, and in less than ten minutes from their arrival the whole were on their way again.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As soon as the vehicles were seen coming along the straight level road, the first set of horses were brought out, and the leading tarantass was ready to proceed in two or three minutes.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the horses were being changed the prisoners were permitted to get out and stretch their legs, but were not allowed to exchange a word with each other or with anyone else.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The other horses were changed as quickly, and in less than ten minutes from their arrival the whole were on their way again.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While the horses were being changed the prisoners were permitted to get out and stretch their legs, but were not allowed to exchange a word with each other or with anyone else.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading While the horses were being changed the prisoners were permitted to get out and stretch their legs, but were not allowed to exchange a word with each other or with anyone else.
