used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide, He wales a portion with judicious care; And 'let us worship God' he says with solemn air."
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading They slept and rose, breakfasted and resumed their travel; and the same afternoon arrived at Barra Warra, where they were welcomed by their kind-hearted friends, the Dawsons.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide, He wales a portion with judicious care; And 'let us worship God' he says with solemn air."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide, He wales a portion with judicious care; And 'let us worship God' he says with solemn air."
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading They slept and rose, breakfasted and resumed their travel; and the same afternoon arrived at Barra Warra, where they were welcomed by their kind-hearted friends, the Dawsons.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The party at the "Bullock's Head" retired early to rest in order to proceed on their journey at a corresponding hour on the following morning.
Barra
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From this reading They slept and rose, breakfasted and resumed their travel; and the same afternoon arrived at Barra Warra, where they were welcomed by their kind-hearted friends, the Dawsons.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading It is needless for us here to detail the circumstances of the visit; suffice it to say, that the lady of the house and Kate Ferguson at once established their friendship on a firm basis; and the gentlemen passed their time pleasantly, and in a manner congenial to their respective tastes.
breakfasted
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From this reading They slept and rose, breakfasted and resumed their travel; and the same afternoon arrived at Barra Warra, where they were welcomed by their kind-hearted friends, the Dawsons.
Bullock'snounUS /ˈbʊləks/
possessive form of “bullock” — young bull
From this reading The party at the "Bullock's Head" retired early to rest in order to proceed on their journey at a corresponding hour on the following morning.
BURNSnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading BURNS.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They slept and rose, breakfasted and resumed their travel; and the same afternoon arrived at Barra Warra, where they were welcomed by their kind-hearted friends, the Dawsons.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide, He wales a portion with judicious care; And 'let us worship God' he says with solemn air."
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It is needless for us here to detail the circumstances of the visit; suffice it to say, that the lady of the house and Kate Ferguson at once established their friendship on a firm basis; and the gentlemen passed their time pleasantly, and in a manner congenial to their respective tastes.
congenialadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒiːnjəl/
suitable to your needs
From this reading It is needless for us here to detail the circumstances of the visit; suffice it to say, that the lady of the house and Kate Ferguson at once established their friendship on a firm basis; and the gentlemen passed their time pleasantly, and in a manner congenial to their respective tastes.
correspondingadjectiveUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndɪŋ/
accompanying
From this reading The party at the "Bullock's Head" retired early to rest in order to proceed on their journey at a corresponding hour on the following morning.
Dawsons
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From this reading They slept and rose, breakfasted and resumed their travel; and the same afternoon arrived at Barra Warra, where they were welcomed by their kind-hearted friends, the Dawsons.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading It is needless for us here to detail the circumstances of the visit; suffice it to say, that the lady of the house and Kate Ferguson at once established their friendship on a firm basis; and the gentlemen passed their time pleasantly, and in a manner congenial to their respective tastes.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide, He wales a portion with judicious care; And 'let us worship God' he says with solemn air."
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The party at the "Bullock's Head" retired early to rest in order to proceed on their journey at a corresponding hour on the following morning.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading It is needless for us here to detail the circumstances of the visit; suffice it to say, that the lady of the house and Kate Ferguson at once established their friendship on a firm basis; and the gentlemen passed their time pleasantly, and in a manner congenial to their respective tastes.
Ferguson
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From this reading It is needless for us here to detail the circumstances of the visit; suffice it to say, that the lady of the house and Kate Ferguson at once established their friendship on a firm basis; and the gentlemen passed their time pleasantly, and in a manner congenial to their respective tastes.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading It is needless for us here to detail the circumstances of the visit; suffice it to say, that the lady of the house and Kate Ferguson at once established their friendship on a firm basis; and the gentlemen passed their time pleasantly, and in a manner congenial to their respective tastes.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The party at the "Bullock's Head" retired early to rest in order to proceed on their journey at a corresponding hour on the following morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is needless for us here to detail the circumstances of the visit; suffice it to say, that the lady of the house and Kate Ferguson at once established their friendship on a firm basis; and the gentlemen passed their time pleasantly, and in a manner congenial to their respective tastes.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading They slept and rose, breakfasted and resumed their travel; and the same afternoon arrived at Barra Warra, where they were welcomed by their kind-hearted friends, the Dawsons.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading It is needless for us here to detail the circumstances of the visit; suffice it to say, that the lady of the house and Kate Ferguson at once established their friendship on a firm basis; and the gentlemen passed their time pleasantly, and in a manner congenial to their respective tastes.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading It is needless for us here to detail the circumstances of the visit; suffice it to say, that the lady of the house and Kate Ferguson at once established their friendship on a firm basis; and the gentlemen passed their time pleasantly, and in a manner congenial to their respective tastes.
glideverbUS /ɡlaɪd/
move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading "Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide, He wales a portion with judicious care; And 'let us worship God' he says with solemn air."
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide, He wales a portion with judicious care; And 'let us worship God' he says with solemn air."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide, He wales a portion with judicious care; And 'let us worship God' he says with solemn air."
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The party at the "Bullock's Head" retired early to rest in order to proceed on their journey at a corresponding hour on the following morning.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It is needless for us here to detail the circumstances of the visit; suffice it to say, that the lady of the house and Kate Ferguson at once established their friendship on a firm basis; and the gentlemen passed their time pleasantly, and in a manner congenial to their respective tastes.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The party at the "Bullock's Head" retired early to rest in order to proceed on their journey at a corresponding hour on the following morning.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It is needless for us here to detail the circumstances of the visit; suffice it to say, that the lady of the house and Kate Ferguson at once established their friendship on a firm basis; and the gentlemen passed their time pleasantly, and in a manner congenial to their respective tastes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide, He wales a portion with judicious care; And 'let us worship God' he says with solemn air."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is needless for us here to detail the circumstances of the visit; suffice it to say, that the lady of the house and Kate Ferguson at once established their friendship on a firm basis; and the gentlemen passed their time pleasantly, and in a manner congenial to their respective tastes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is needless for us here to detail the circumstances of the visit; suffice it to say, that the lady of the house and Kate Ferguson at once established their friendship on a firm basis; and the gentlemen passed their time pleasantly, and in a manner congenial to their respective tastes.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The party at the "Bullock's Head" retired early to rest in order to proceed on their journey at a corresponding hour on the following morning.
judiciousadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
From this reading "Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide, He wales a portion with judicious care; And 'let us worship God' he says with solemn air."
Kate
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From this reading It is needless for us here to detail the circumstances of the visit; suffice it to say, that the lady of the house and Kate Ferguson at once established their friendship on a firm basis; and the gentlemen passed their time pleasantly, and in a manner congenial to their respective tastes.
kind-heartedadjective
having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition
From this reading They slept and rose, breakfasted and resumed their travel; and the same afternoon arrived at Barra Warra, where they were welcomed by their kind-hearted friends, the Dawsons.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It is needless for us here to detail the circumstances of the visit; suffice it to say, that the lady of the house and Kate Ferguson at once established their friendship on a firm basis; and the gentlemen passed their time pleasantly, and in a manner congenial to their respective tastes.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide, He wales a portion with judicious care; And 'let us worship God' he says with solemn air."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It is needless for us here to detail the circumstances of the visit; suffice it to say, that the lady of the house and Kate Ferguson at once established their friendship on a firm basis; and the gentlemen passed their time pleasantly, and in a manner congenial to their respective tastes.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The party at the "Bullock's Head" retired early to rest in order to proceed on their journey at a corresponding hour on the following morning.
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading It is needless for us here to detail the circumstances of the visit; suffice it to say, that the lady of the house and Kate Ferguson at once established their friendship on a firm basis; and the gentlemen passed their time pleasantly, and in a manner congenial to their respective tastes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is needless for us here to detail the circumstances of the visit; suffice it to say, that the lady of the house and Kate Ferguson at once established their friendship on a firm basis; and the gentlemen passed their time pleasantly, and in a manner congenial to their respective tastes.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The party at the "Bullock's Head" retired early to rest in order to proceed on their journey at a corresponding hour on the following morning.
on one occasion
From this reading "Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide, He wales a portion with judicious care; And 'let us worship God' he says with solemn air."
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The party at the "Bullock's Head" retired early to rest in order to proceed on their journey at a corresponding hour on the following morning.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The party at the "Bullock's Head" retired early to rest in order to proceed on their journey at a corresponding hour on the following morning.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It is needless for us here to detail the circumstances of the visit; suffice it to say, that the lady of the house and Kate Ferguson at once established their friendship on a firm basis; and the gentlemen passed their time pleasantly, and in a manner congenial to their respective tastes.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading It is needless for us here to detail the circumstances of the visit; suffice it to say, that the lady of the house and Kate Ferguson at once established their friendship on a firm basis; and the gentlemen passed their time pleasantly, and in a manner congenial to their respective tastes.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide, He wales a portion with judicious care; And 'let us worship God' he says with solemn air."
continue talking
From this reading The party at the "Bullock's Head" retired early to rest in order to proceed on their journey at a corresponding hour on the following morning.
respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/
considered individually
From this reading It is needless for us here to detail the circumstances of the visit; suffice it to say, that the lady of the house and Kate Ferguson at once established their friendship on a firm basis; and the gentlemen passed their time pleasantly, and in a manner congenial to their respective tastes.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The party at the "Bullock's Head" retired early to rest in order to proceed on their journey at a corresponding hour on the following morning.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading They slept and rose, breakfasted and resumed their travel; and the same afternoon arrived at Barra Warra, where they were welcomed by their kind-hearted friends, the Dawsons.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading The party at the "Bullock's Head" retired early to rest in order to proceed on their journey at a corresponding hour on the following morning.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading They slept and rose, breakfasted and resumed their travel; and the same afternoon arrived at Barra Warra, where they were welcomed by their kind-hearted friends, the Dawsons.
Identical; not different.
From this reading They slept and rose, breakfasted and resumed their travel; and the same afternoon arrived at Barra Warra, where they were welcomed by their kind-hearted friends, the Dawsons.
express in words
From this reading It is needless for us here to detail the circumstances of the visit; suffice it to say, that the lady of the house and Kate Ferguson at once established their friendship on a firm basis; and the gentlemen passed their time pleasantly, and in a manner congenial to their respective tastes.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide, He wales a portion with judicious care; And 'let us worship God' he says with solemn air."
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading They slept and rose, breakfasted and resumed their travel; and the same afternoon arrived at Barra Warra, where they were welcomed by their kind-hearted friends, the Dawsons.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading "Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide, He wales a portion with judicious care; And 'let us worship God' he says with solemn air."
strainsnounUS /streɪnz/
plural of “strain” — (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading "Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide, He wales a portion with judicious care; And 'let us worship God' he says with solemn air."
sufficeverbUS /səˈfaɪs/
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading It is needless for us here to detail the circumstances of the visit; suffice it to say, that the lady of the house and Kate Ferguson at once established their friendship on a firm basis; and the gentlemen passed their time pleasantly, and in a manner congenial to their respective tastes.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading "Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide, He wales a portion with judicious care; And 'let us worship God' he says with solemn air."
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading It is needless for us here to detail the circumstances of the visit; suffice it to say, that the lady of the house and Kate Ferguson at once established their friendship on a firm basis; and the gentlemen passed their time pleasantly, and in a manner congenial to their respective tastes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide, He wales a portion with judicious care; And 'let us worship God' he says with solemn air."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The party at the "Bullock's Head" retired early to rest in order to proceed on their journey at a corresponding hour on the following morning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The party at the "Bullock's Head" retired early to rest in order to proceed on their journey at a corresponding hour on the following morning.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They slept and rose, breakfasted and resumed their travel; and the same afternoon arrived at Barra Warra, where they were welcomed by their kind-hearted friends, the Dawsons.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide, He wales a portion with judicious care; And 'let us worship God' he says with solemn air."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is needless for us here to detail the circumstances of the visit; suffice it to say, that the lady of the house and Kate Ferguson at once established their friendship on a firm basis; and the gentlemen passed their time pleasantly, and in a manner congenial to their respective tastes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The party at the "Bullock's Head" retired early to rest in order to proceed on their journey at a corresponding hour on the following morning.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They slept and rose, breakfasted and resumed their travel; and the same afternoon arrived at Barra Warra, where they were welcomed by their kind-hearted friends, the Dawsons.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide, He wales a portion with judicious care; And 'let us worship God' he says with solemn air."
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading It is needless for us here to detail the circumstances of the visit; suffice it to say, that the lady of the house and Kate Ferguson at once established their friendship on a firm basis; and the gentlemen passed their time pleasantly, and in a manner congenial to their respective tastes.
walesnounUS /weɪlz/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria
From this reading "Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide, He wales a portion with judicious care; And 'let us worship God' he says with solemn air."
Warra
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They slept and rose, breakfasted and resumed their travel; and the same afternoon arrived at Barra Warra, where they were welcomed by their kind-hearted friends, the Dawsons.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading They slept and rose, breakfasted and resumed their travel; and the same afternoon arrived at Barra Warra, where they were welcomed by their kind-hearted friends, the Dawsons.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They slept and rose, breakfasted and resumed their travel; and the same afternoon arrived at Barra Warra, where they were welcomed by their kind-hearted friends, the Dawsons.
in or at the place that
From this reading They slept and rose, breakfasted and resumed their travel; and the same afternoon arrived at Barra Warra, where they were welcomed by their kind-hearted friends, the Dawsons.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide, He wales a portion with judicious care; And 'let us worship God' he says with solemn air."
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading "Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide, He wales a portion with judicious care; And 'let us worship God' he says with solemn air."
ZionnounUS /ˈzaɪən/
originally a stronghold captured by David (the 2nd king of the Israelites); above it was built a temple and later the name extended to the whole hill; finally it became a synonym for the city of Jerusalem
From this reading "Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide, He wales a portion with judicious care; And 'let us worship God' he says with solemn air."
