used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At first sight, methought his shape and guise were not wholly new to me; but all that I could discern was merely a resemblance to some one whom I had before seen.
alighted
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From this reading Being apparently satisfied with the answers he received, he rode with a quick pace into the court and alighted at the door.
(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 At first sight, methought his shape and guise were not wholly new to me; but all that I could discern was merely a resemblance to some one whom I had before seen.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading While sitting alone by the parlour-fire, marking the effects of moonlight, I noted one on horseback coming towards the gate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At first sight, methought his shape and guise were not wholly new to me; but all that I could discern was merely a resemblance to some one whom I had before seen.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Being apparently satisfied with the answers he received, he rode with a quick pace into the court and alighted at the door.
from appearances alone
From this reading Being apparently satisfied with the answers he received, he rode with a quick pace into the court and alighted at the door.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first sight, methought his shape and guise were not wholly new to me; but all that I could discern was merely a resemblance to some one whom I had before seen.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Presently he stopped, and, looking towards the house, made inquiries of a passenger who chanced to be near.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading At first sight, methought his shape and guise were not wholly new to me; but all that I could discern was merely a resemblance to some one whom I had before seen.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being apparently satisfied with the answers he received, he rode with a quick pace into the court and alighted at the door.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first sight, methought his shape and guise were not wholly new to me; but all that I could discern was merely a resemblance to some one whom I had before seen.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading While sitting alone by the parlour-fire, marking the effects of moonlight, I noted one on horseback coming towards the gate.
chancedverbUS /tʃænst/
past form of “chance” — be the case by chance
From this reading Presently he stopped, and, looking towards the house, made inquiries of a passenger who chanced to be near.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading While sitting alone by the parlour-fire, marking the effects of moonlight, I noted one on horseback coming towards the gate.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At first sight, methought his shape and guise were not wholly new to me; but all that I could discern was merely a resemblance to some one whom I had before seen.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Being apparently satisfied with the answers he received, he rode with a quick pace into the court and alighted at the door.
discernverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrn/
detect with the senses
From this reading At first sight, methought his shape and guise were not wholly new to me; but all that I could discern was merely a resemblance to some one whom I had before seen.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Being apparently satisfied with the answers he received, he rode with a quick pace into the court and alighted at the door.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading While sitting alone by the parlour-fire, marking the effects of moonlight, I noted one on horseback coming towards the gate.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading I started from my seat, and, going forth, waited with some impatience to hear his purpose explained.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first sight, methought his shape and guise were not wholly new to me; but all that I could discern was merely a resemblance to some one whom I had before seen.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I started from my seat, and, going forth, waited with some impatience to hear his purpose explained.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I started from my seat, and, going forth, waited with some impatience to hear his purpose explained.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading While sitting alone by the parlour-fire, marking the effects of moonlight, I noted one on horseback coming towards the gate.
the act of departing
From this reading I started from my seat, and, going forth, waited with some impatience to hear his purpose explained.
guisenounUS /ɡaɪz/
an artful or simulated semblance
From this reading At first sight, methought his shape and guise were not wholly new to me; but all that I could discern was merely a resemblance to some one whom I had before seen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At first sight, methought his shape and guise were not wholly new to me; but all that I could discern was merely a resemblance to some one whom I had before seen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Presently he stopped, and, looking towards the house, made inquiries of a passenger who chanced to be near.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I started from my seat, and, going forth, waited with some impatience to hear his purpose explained.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At first sight, methought his shape and guise were not wholly new to me; but all that I could discern was merely a resemblance to some one whom I had before seen.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading While sitting alone by the parlour-fire, marking the effects of moonlight, I noted one on horseback coming towards the gate.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Presently he stopped, and, looking towards the house, made inquiries of a passenger who chanced to be near.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading While sitting alone by the parlour-fire, marking the effects of moonlight, I noted one on horseback coming towards the gate.
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading I started from my seat, and, going forth, waited with some impatience to hear his purpose explained.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading Presently he stopped, and, looking towards the house, made inquiries of a passenger who chanced to be near.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Being apparently satisfied with the answers he received, he rode with a quick pace into the court and alighted at the door.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Presently he stopped, and, looking towards the house, made inquiries of a passenger who chanced to be near.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Presently he stopped, and, looking towards the house, made inquiries of a passenger who chanced to be near.
markingnounUS /ˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
a distinguishing symbol
From this reading While sitting alone by the parlour-fire, marking the effects of moonlight, I noted one on horseback coming towards the gate.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At first sight, methought his shape and guise were not wholly new to me; but all that I could discern was merely a resemblance to some one whom I had before seen.
and nothing more
From this reading At first sight, methought his shape and guise were not wholly new to me; but all that I could discern was merely a resemblance to some one whom I had before seen.
methought
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From this reading At first sight, methought his shape and guise were not wholly new to me; but all that I could discern was merely a resemblance to some one whom I had before seen.
the light of the Moon
From this reading While sitting alone by the parlour-fire, marking the effects of moonlight, I noted one on horseback coming towards the gate.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I started from my seat, and, going forth, waited with some impatience to hear his purpose explained.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Presently he stopped, and, looking towards the house, made inquiries of a passenger who chanced to be near.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading At first sight, methought his shape and guise were not wholly new to me; but all that I could discern was merely a resemblance to some one whom I had before seen.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At first sight, methought his shape and guise were not wholly new to me; but all that I could discern was merely a resemblance to some one whom I had before seen.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading While sitting alone by the parlour-fire, marking the effects of moonlight, I noted one on horseback coming towards the gate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While sitting alone by the parlour-fire, marking the effects of moonlight, I noted one on horseback coming towards the gate.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While sitting alone by the parlour-fire, marking the effects of moonlight, I noted one on horseback coming towards the gate.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading While sitting alone by the parlour-fire, marking the effects of moonlight, I noted one on horseback coming towards the gate.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Being apparently satisfied with the answers he received, he rode with a quick pace into the court and alighted at the door.
parlour-fire
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While sitting alone by the parlour-fire, marking the effects of moonlight, I noted one on horseback coming towards the gate.
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 Presently he stopped, and, looking towards the house, made inquiries of a passenger who chanced to be near.
in the near future
From this reading Presently he stopped, and, looking towards the house, made inquiries of a passenger who chanced to be near.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I started from my seat, and, going forth, waited with some impatience to hear his purpose explained.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Being apparently satisfied with the answers he received, he rode with a quick pace into the court and alighted at the door.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Being apparently satisfied with the answers he received, he rode with a quick pace into the court and alighted at the door.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading At first sight, methought his shape and guise were not wholly new to me; but all that I could discern was merely a resemblance to some one whom I had before seen.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Being apparently satisfied with the answers he received, he rode with a quick pace into the court and alighted at the door.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Being apparently satisfied with the answers he received, he rode with a quick pace into the court and alighted at the door.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading I started from my seat, and, going forth, waited with some impatience to hear his purpose explained.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading At first sight, methought his shape and guise were not wholly new to me; but all that I could discern was merely a resemblance to some one whom I had before seen.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading At first sight, methought his shape and guise were not wholly new to me; but all that I could discern was merely a resemblance to some one whom I had before seen.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading At first sight, methought his shape and guise were not wholly new to me; but all that I could discern was merely a resemblance to some one whom I had before seen.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading While sitting alone by the parlour-fire, marking the effects of moonlight, I noted one on horseback coming towards the gate.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading At first sight, methought his shape and guise were not wholly new to me; but all that I could discern was merely a resemblance to some one whom I had before seen.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I started from my seat, and, going forth, waited with some impatience to hear his purpose explained.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Presently he stopped, and, looking towards the house, made inquiries of a passenger who chanced to be near.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At first sight, methought his shape and guise were not wholly new to me; but all that I could discern was merely a resemblance to some one whom I had before seen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While sitting alone by the parlour-fire, marking the effects of moonlight, I noted one on horseback coming towards the gate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At first sight, methought his shape and guise were not wholly new to me; but all that I could discern was merely a resemblance to some one whom I had before seen.
in the direction of
From this reading While sitting alone by the parlour-fire, marking the effects of moonlight, I noted one on horseback coming towards the gate.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading I started from my seat, and, going forth, waited with some impatience to hear his purpose explained.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At first sight, methought his shape and guise were not wholly new to me; but all that I could discern was merely a resemblance to some one whom I had before seen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At first sight, methought his shape and guise were not wholly new to me; but all that I could discern was merely a resemblance to some one whom I had before seen.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While sitting alone by the parlour-fire, marking the effects of moonlight, I noted one on horseback coming towards the gate.
which person or people
From this reading Presently he stopped, and, looking towards the house, made inquiries of a passenger who chanced to be near.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading At first sight, methought his shape and guise were not wholly new to me; but all that I could discern was merely a resemblance to some one whom I had before seen.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At first sight, methought his shape and guise were not wholly new to me; but all that I could discern was merely a resemblance to some one whom I had before seen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Being apparently satisfied with the answers he received, he rode with a quick pace into the court and alighted at the door.
