used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GREEN THOUGHT IN A GREEN SHADE Enter these enchanted woods, You who dare!
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Once among the docks, he would slip on board some outward-bound ship, if he could find one about to sail and if he could evade the night watchman, and stow away till she was at sea.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Once among the docks, he would slip on board some outward-bound ship, if he could find one about to sail and if he could evade the night watchman, and stow away till she was at sea.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _The Woods of Westermain._ Gardiner bought himself an outfit at a second-hand dealer's in one of the back streets off the Vauxhall Bridge Road.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His plan was to ride as far as the next station before Southampton, leave his machine at the cloak-room there, and change his clothes in some wood before going on into the town.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Such things are still done by gentlemen whose reasons for not signing on in public are urgent.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His plan was to ride as far as the next station before Southampton, leave his machine at the cloak-room there, and change his clothes in some wood before going on into the town.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _The Woods of Westermain._ Gardiner bought himself an outfit at a second-hand dealer's in one of the back streets off the Vauxhall Bridge Road.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Once among the docks, he would slip on board some outward-bound ship, if he could find one about to sail and if he could evade the night watchman, and stow away till she was at sea.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading _The Woods of Westermain._ Gardiner bought himself an outfit at a second-hand dealer's in one of the back streets off the Vauxhall Bridge Road.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading His plan was to ride as far as the next station before Southampton, leave his machine at the cloak-room there, and change his clothes in some wood before going on into the town.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Once among the docks, he would slip on board some outward-bound ship, if he could find one about to sail and if he could evade the night watchman, and stow away till she was at sea.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading _The Woods of Westermain._ Gardiner bought himself an outfit at a second-hand dealer's in one of the back streets off the Vauxhall Bridge Road.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading _The Woods of Westermain._ Gardiner bought himself an outfit at a second-hand dealer's in one of the back streets off the Vauxhall Bridge Road.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Such things are still done by gentlemen whose reasons for not signing on in public are urgent.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading His plan was to ride as far as the next station before Southampton, leave his machine at the cloak-room there, and change his clothes in some wood before going on into the town.
cloak-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His plan was to ride as far as the next station before Southampton, leave his machine at the cloak-room there, and change his clothes in some wood before going on into the town.
clothing in general
From this reading His plan was to ride as far as the next station before Southampton, leave his machine at the cloak-room there, and change his clothes in some wood before going on into the town.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Once among the docks, he would slip on board some outward-bound ship, if he could find one about to sail and if he could evade the night watchman, and stow away till she was at sea.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading A GREEN THOUGHT IN A GREEN SHADE Enter these enchanted woods, You who dare!
dealer'snounUS /ˈdiːlərz/
possessive form of “dealer” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading _The Woods of Westermain._ Gardiner bought himself an outfit at a second-hand dealer's in one of the back streets off the Vauxhall Bridge Road.
docksnounUS /dɑːks/
plural of “dock” — an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading Once among the docks, he would slip on board some outward-bound ship, if he could find one about to sail and if he could evade the night watchman, and stow away till she was at sea.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Such things are still done by gentlemen whose reasons for not signing on in public are urgent.
enchantedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtʃæn.tɪd/
Filled with or placed under the influence of magical power or charm.
From this reading A GREEN THOUGHT IN A GREEN SHADE Enter these enchanted woods, You who dare!
to come or go into
From this reading A GREEN THOUGHT IN A GREEN SHADE Enter these enchanted woods, You who dare!
evadeverbUS /ɪˈveɪd/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading Once among the docks, he would slip on board some outward-bound ship, if he could find one about to sail and if he could evade the night watchman, and stow away till she was at sea.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading His plan was to ride as far as the next station before Southampton, leave his machine at the cloak-room there, and change his clothes in some wood before going on into the town.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Once among the docks, he would slip on board some outward-bound ship, if he could find one about to sail and if he could evade the night watchman, and stow away till she was at sea.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Such things are still done by gentlemen whose reasons for not signing on in public are urgent.
GardinernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdnər/
British historian remembered for his ten-volume history of England (1829-1902)
From this reading _The Woods of Westermain._ Gardiner bought himself an outfit at a second-hand dealer's in one of the back streets off the Vauxhall Bridge Road.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Such things are still done by gentlemen whose reasons for not signing on in public are urgent.
the act of departing
From this reading His plan was to ride as far as the next station before Southampton, leave his machine at the cloak-room there, and change his clothes in some wood before going on into the town.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading A GREEN THOUGHT IN A GREEN SHADE Enter these enchanted woods, You who dare!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once among the docks, he would slip on board some outward-bound ship, if he could find one about to sail and if he could evade the night watchman, and stow away till she was at sea.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading _The Woods of Westermain._ Gardiner bought himself an outfit at a second-hand dealer's in one of the back streets off the Vauxhall Bridge Road.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His plan was to ride as far as the next station before Southampton, leave his machine at the cloak-room there, and change his clothes in some wood before going on into the town.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Once among the docks, he would slip on board some outward-bound ship, if he could find one about to sail and if he could evade the night watchman, and stow away till she was at sea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A GREEN THOUGHT IN A GREEN SHADE Enter these enchanted woods, You who dare!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His plan was to ride as far as the next station before Southampton, leave his machine at the cloak-room there, and change his clothes in some wood before going on into the town.
go away from a place
From this reading His plan was to ride as far as the next station before Southampton, leave his machine at the cloak-room there, and change his clothes in some wood before going on into the town.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading His plan was to ride as far as the next station before Southampton, leave his machine at the cloak-room there, and change his clothes in some wood before going on into the town.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading His plan was to ride as far as the next station before Southampton, leave his machine at the cloak-room there, and change his clothes in some wood before going on into the town.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Once among the docks, he would slip on board some outward-bound ship, if he could find one about to sail and if he could evade the night watchman, and stow away till she was at sea.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Such things are still done by gentlemen whose reasons for not signing on in public are urgent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Woods of Westermain._ Gardiner bought himself an outfit at a second-hand dealer's in one of the back streets off the Vauxhall Bridge Road.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading _The Woods of Westermain._ Gardiner bought himself an outfit at a second-hand dealer's in one of the back streets off the Vauxhall Bridge Road.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His plan was to ride as far as the next station before Southampton, leave his machine at the cloak-room there, and change his clothes in some wood before going on into the town.
on one occasion
From this reading Once among the docks, he would slip on board some outward-bound ship, if he could find one about to sail and if he could evade the night watchman, and stow away till she was at sea.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _The Woods of Westermain._ Gardiner bought himself an outfit at a second-hand dealer's in one of the back streets off the Vauxhall Bridge Road.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading _The Woods of Westermain._ Gardiner bought himself an outfit at a second-hand dealer's in one of the back streets off the Vauxhall Bridge Road.
outward-boundadjective
that is going out or leaving
From this reading Once among the docks, he would slip on board some outward-bound ship, if he could find one about to sail and if he could evade the night watchman, and stow away till she was at sea.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading His plan was to ride as far as the next station before Southampton, leave his machine at the cloak-room there, and change his clothes in some wood before going on into the town.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Such things are still done by gentlemen whose reasons for not signing on in public are urgent.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Such things are still done by gentlemen whose reasons for not signing on in public are urgent.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading His plan was to ride as far as the next station before Southampton, leave his machine at the cloak-room there, and change his clothes in some wood before going on into the town.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading _The Woods of Westermain._ Gardiner bought himself an outfit at a second-hand dealer's in one of the back streets off the Vauxhall Bridge Road.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Once among the docks, he would slip on board some outward-bound ship, if he could find one about to sail and if he could evade the night watchman, and stow away till she was at sea.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Once among the docks, he would slip on board some outward-bound ship, if he could find one about to sail and if he could evade the night watchman, and stow away till she was at sea.
second-hand
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _The Woods of Westermain._ Gardiner bought himself an outfit at a second-hand dealer's in one of the back streets off the Vauxhall Bridge Road.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading A GREEN THOUGHT IN A GREEN SHADE Enter these enchanted woods, You who dare!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once among the docks, he would slip on board some outward-bound ship, if he could find one about to sail and if he could evade the night watchman, and stow away till she was at sea.
transport commercially
From this reading Once among the docks, he would slip on board some outward-bound ship, if he could find one about to sail and if he could evade the night watchman, and stow away till she was at sea.
signingnounUS /ˈsaɪnɪŋ/
language expressed by visible hand gestures
From this reading Such things are still done by gentlemen whose reasons for not signing on in public are urgent.
move stealthily
From this reading Once among the docks, he would slip on board some outward-bound ship, if he could find one about to sail and if he could evade the night watchman, and stow away till she was at sea.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His plan was to ride as far as the next station before Southampton, leave his machine at the cloak-room there, and change his clothes in some wood before going on into the town.
Southampton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His plan was to ride as far as the next station before Southampton, leave his machine at the cloak-room there, and change his clothes in some wood before going on into the town.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading His plan was to ride as far as the next station before Southampton, leave his machine at the cloak-room there, and change his clothes in some wood before going on into the town.
not in physical motion
From this reading Such things are still done by gentlemen whose reasons for not signing on in public are urgent.
stowverbUS /stoʊ/
fill by packing tightly
From this reading Once among the docks, he would slip on board some outward-bound ship, if he could find one about to sail and if he could evade the night watchman, and stow away till she was at sea.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading _The Woods of Westermain._ Gardiner bought himself an outfit at a second-hand dealer's in one of the back streets off the Vauxhall Bridge Road.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such things are still done by gentlemen whose reasons for not signing on in public are urgent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Woods of Westermain._ Gardiner bought himself an outfit at a second-hand dealer's in one of the back streets off the Vauxhall Bridge Road.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His plan was to ride as far as the next station before Southampton, leave his machine at the cloak-room there, and change his clothes in some wood before going on into the town.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A GREEN THOUGHT IN A GREEN SHADE Enter these enchanted woods, You who dare!
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Such things are still done by gentlemen whose reasons for not signing on in public are urgent.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A GREEN THOUGHT IN A GREEN SHADE Enter these enchanted woods, You who dare!
up to a particular time
From this reading Once among the docks, he would slip on board some outward-bound ship, if he could find one about to sail and if he could evade the night watchman, and stow away till she was at sea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His plan was to ride as far as the next station before Southampton, leave his machine at the cloak-room there, and change his clothes in some wood before going on into the town.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading His plan was to ride as far as the next station before Southampton, leave his machine at the cloak-room there, and change his clothes in some wood before going on into the town.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading Such things are still done by gentlemen whose reasons for not signing on in public are urgent.
Vauxhall
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _The Woods of Westermain._ Gardiner bought himself an outfit at a second-hand dealer's in one of the back streets off the Vauxhall Bridge Road.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His plan was to ride as far as the next station before Southampton, leave his machine at the cloak-room there, and change his clothes in some wood before going on into the town.
watchmannounUS /ˈwɑːtʃmən/
a guard who keeps watch
From this reading Once among the docks, he would slip on board some outward-bound ship, if he could find one about to sail and if he could evade the night watchman, and stow away till she was at sea.
Westermain
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From this reading _The Woods of Westermain._ Gardiner bought himself an outfit at a second-hand dealer's in one of the back streets off the Vauxhall Bridge Road.
which person or people
From this reading A GREEN THOUGHT IN A GREEN SHADE Enter these enchanted woods, You who dare!
belonging to which person
From this reading Such things are still done by gentlemen whose reasons for not signing on in public are urgent.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading His plan was to ride as far as the next station before Southampton, leave his machine at the cloak-room there, and change his clothes in some wood before going on into the town.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading A GREEN THOUGHT IN A GREEN SHADE Enter these enchanted woods, You who dare!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Once among the docks, he would slip on board some outward-bound ship, if he could find one about to sail and if he could evade the night watchman, and stow away till she was at sea.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A GREEN THOUGHT IN A GREEN SHADE Enter these enchanted woods, You who dare!
