used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was, indeed, only one thing in the nature of a prospect, where there stood out over a brae the two sails of a windmill, like an ass's ears, but with the ass quite hidden.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was strange (after the wind rose, for at first it was dead calm) to see the turning and following of each other of these great sails behind the hillock.
(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 It was plainly hard upon the sea, yet out of all view of it, and beset on every side with scabbit hills of sand.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Scarce any road came by there; but a number of footways travelled among the bents in all directions up to Mr. Bazin's door.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was, indeed, only one thing in the nature of a prospect, where there stood out over a brae the two sails of a windmill, like an ass's ears, but with the ass quite hidden.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was plainly hard upon the sea, yet out of all view of it, and beset on every side with scabbit hills of sand.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Scarce any road came by there; but a number of footways travelled among the bents in all directions up to Mr. Bazin's door.
assnounUS /æs/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading There was, indeed, only one thing in the nature of a prospect, where there stood out over a brae the two sails of a windmill, like an ass's ears, but with the ass quite hidden.
ass's
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From this reading There was, indeed, only one thing in the nature of a prospect, where there stood out over a brae the two sails of a windmill, like an ass's ears, but with the ass quite hidden.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was strange (after the wind rose, for at first it was dead calm) to see the turning and following of each other of these great sails behind the hillock.
Bazin's
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From this reading Scarce any road came by there; but a number of footways travelled among the bents in all directions up to Mr. Bazin's door.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading It was strange (after the wind rose, for at first it was dead calm) to see the turning and following of each other of these great sails behind the hillock.
bents
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From this reading Scarce any road came by there; but a number of footways travelled among the bents in all directions up to Mr. Bazin's door.
besetverbUS /bɪˈset/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading It was plainly hard upon the sea, yet out of all view of it, and beset on every side with scabbit hills of sand.
braenounUS /breɪ/
a slope or hillside
From this reading There was, indeed, only one thing in the nature of a prospect, where there stood out over a brae the two sails of a windmill, like an ass's ears, but with the ass quite hidden.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was, indeed, only one thing in the nature of a prospect, where there stood out over a brae the two sails of a windmill, like an ass's ears, but with the ass quite hidden.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Scarce any road came by there; but a number of footways travelled among the bents in all directions up to Mr. Bazin's door.
make calm or still
From this reading It was strange (after the wind rose, for at first it was dead calm) to see the turning and following of each other of these great sails behind the hillock.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Scarce any road came by there; but a number of footways travelled among the bents in all directions up to Mr. Bazin's door.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading THE LETTER FROM THE SHIP Daylight showed us how solitary the inn stood.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading It was strange (after the wind rose, for at first it was dead calm) to see the turning and following of each other of these great sails behind the hillock.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Scarce any road came by there; but a number of footways travelled among the bents in all directions up to Mr. Bazin's door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Scarce any road came by there; but a number of footways travelled among the bents in all directions up to Mr. Bazin's door.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It was strange (after the wind rose, for at first it was dead calm) to see the turning and following of each other of these great sails behind the hillock.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading There was, indeed, only one thing in the nature of a prospect, where there stood out over a brae the two sails of a windmill, like an ass's ears, but with the ass quite hidden.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was plainly hard upon the sea, yet out of all view of it, and beset on every side with scabbit hills of sand.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was strange (after the wind rose, for at first it was dead calm) to see the turning and following of each other of these great sails behind the hillock.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was strange (after the wind rose, for at first it was dead calm) to see the turning and following of each other of these great sails behind the hillock.
footways
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From this reading Scarce any road came by there; but a number of footways travelled among the bents in all directions up to Mr. Bazin's door.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was strange (after the wind rose, for at first it was dead calm) to see the turning and following of each other of these great sails behind the hillock.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE LETTER FROM THE SHIP Daylight showed us how solitary the inn stood.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was strange (after the wind rose, for at first it was dead calm) to see the turning and following of each other of these great sails behind the hillock.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was plainly hard upon the sea, yet out of all view of it, and beset on every side with scabbit hills of sand.
not accessible to view
From this reading There was, indeed, only one thing in the nature of a prospect, where there stood out over a brae the two sails of a windmill, like an ass's ears, but with the ass quite hidden.
hillocknounUS /ˈhɪlək/
a small natural hill
From this reading It was strange (after the wind rose, for at first it was dead calm) to see the turning and following of each other of these great sails behind the hillock.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading It was plainly hard upon the sea, yet out of all view of it, and beset on every side with scabbit hills of sand.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE LETTER FROM THE SHIP Daylight showed us how solitary the inn stood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was, indeed, only one thing in the nature of a prospect, where there stood out over a brae the two sails of a windmill, like an ass's ears, but with the ass quite hidden.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading There was, indeed, only one thing in the nature of a prospect, where there stood out over a brae the two sails of a windmill, like an ass's ears, but with the ass quite hidden.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading THE LETTER FROM THE SHIP Daylight showed us how solitary the inn stood.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was plainly hard upon the sea, yet out of all view of it, and beset on every side with scabbit hills of sand.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading THE LETTER FROM THE SHIP Daylight showed us how solitary the inn stood.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading There was, indeed, only one thing in the nature of a prospect, where there stood out over a brae the two sails of a windmill, like an ass's ears, but with the ass quite hidden.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Scarce any road came by there; but a number of footways travelled among the bents in all directions up to Mr. Bazin's door.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading There was, indeed, only one thing in the nature of a prospect, where there stood out over a brae the two sails of a windmill, like an ass's ears, but with the ass quite hidden.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Scarce any road came by there; but a number of footways travelled among the bents in all directions up to Mr. Bazin's door.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was plainly hard upon the sea, yet out of all view of it, and beset on every side with scabbit hills of sand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was plainly hard upon the sea, yet out of all view of it, and beset on every side with scabbit hills of sand.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was, indeed, only one thing in the nature of a prospect, where there stood out over a brae the two sails of a windmill, like an ass's ears, but with the ass quite hidden.
and nothing more
From this reading There was, indeed, only one thing in the nature of a prospect, where there stood out over a brae the two sails of a windmill, like an ass's ears, but with the ass quite hidden.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was strange (after the wind rose, for at first it was dead calm) to see the turning and following of each other of these great sails behind the hillock.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was plainly hard upon the sea, yet out of all view of it, and beset on every side with scabbit hills of sand.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There was, indeed, only one thing in the nature of a prospect, where there stood out over a brae the two sails of a windmill, like an ass's ears, but with the ass quite hidden.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading It was plainly hard upon the sea, yet out of all view of it, and beset on every side with scabbit hills of sand.
the possibility of future success
From this reading There was, indeed, only one thing in the nature of a prospect, where there stood out over a brae the two sails of a windmill, like an ass's ears, but with the ass quite hidden.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading There was, indeed, only one thing in the nature of a prospect, where there stood out over a brae the two sails of a windmill, like an ass's ears, but with the ass quite hidden.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Scarce any road came by there; but a number of footways travelled among the bents in all directions up to Mr. Bazin's door.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading It was strange (after the wind rose, for at first it was dead calm) to see the turning and following of each other of these great sails behind the hillock.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading There was, indeed, only one thing in the nature of a prospect, where there stood out over a brae the two sails of a windmill, like an ass's ears, but with the ass quite hidden.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading It was plainly hard upon the sea, yet out of all view of it, and beset on every side with scabbit hills of sand.
scabbit
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From this reading It was plainly hard upon the sea, yet out of all view of it, and beset on every side with scabbit hills of sand.
only a very short time before
From this reading Scarce any road came by there; but a number of footways travelled among the bents in all directions up to Mr. Bazin's door.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading It was plainly hard upon the sea, yet out of all view of it, and beset on every side with scabbit hills of sand.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was strange (after the wind rose, for at first it was dead calm) to see the turning and following of each other of these great sails behind the hillock.
transport commercially
From this reading THE LETTER FROM THE SHIP Daylight showed us how solitary the inn stood.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE LETTER FROM THE SHIP Daylight showed us how solitary the inn stood.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It was plainly hard upon the sea, yet out of all view of it, and beset on every side with scabbit hills of sand.
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading THE LETTER FROM THE SHIP Daylight showed us how solitary the inn stood.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE LETTER FROM THE SHIP Daylight showed us how solitary the inn stood.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It was strange (after the wind rose, for at first it was dead calm) to see the turning and following of each other of these great sails behind the hillock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LETTER FROM THE SHIP Daylight showed us how solitary the inn stood.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was, indeed, only one thing in the nature of a prospect, where there stood out over a brae the two sails of a windmill, like an ass's ears, but with the ass quite hidden.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was strange (after the wind rose, for at first it was dead calm) to see the turning and following of each other of these great sails behind the hillock.
a special situation
From this reading There was, indeed, only one thing in the nature of a prospect, where there stood out over a brae the two sails of a windmill, like an ass's ears, but with the ass quite hidden.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was strange (after the wind rose, for at first it was dead calm) to see the turning and following of each other of these great sails behind the hillock.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading Scarce any road came by there; but a number of footways travelled among the bents in all directions up to Mr. Bazin's door.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading It was strange (after the wind rose, for at first it was dead calm) to see the turning and following of each other of these great sails behind the hillock.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There was, indeed, only one thing in the nature of a prospect, where there stood out over a brae the two sails of a windmill, like an ass's ears, but with the ass quite hidden.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Scarce any road came by there; but a number of footways travelled among the bents in all directions up to Mr. Bazin's door.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was plainly hard upon the sea, yet out of all view of it, and beset on every side with scabbit hills of sand.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE LETTER FROM THE SHIP Daylight showed us how solitary the inn stood.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It was plainly hard upon the sea, yet out of all view of it, and beset on every side with scabbit hills of sand.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was plainly hard upon the sea, yet out of all view of it, and beset on every side with scabbit hills of sand.
in or at the place that
From this reading There was, indeed, only one thing in the nature of a prospect, where there stood out over a brae the two sails of a windmill, like an ass's ears, but with the ass quite hidden.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading It was strange (after the wind rose, for at first it was dead calm) to see the turning and following of each other of these great sails behind the hillock.
windmillnounUS /ˈwɪndmɪl/
a mill that is powered by the wind
From this reading There was, indeed, only one thing in the nature of a prospect, where there stood out over a brae the two sails of a windmill, like an ass's ears, but with the ass quite hidden.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was plainly hard upon the sea, yet out of all view of it, and beset on every side with scabbit hills of sand.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was plainly hard upon the sea, yet out of all view of it, and beset on every side with scabbit hills of sand.
