used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a few moments, the ladies, all dressed for the journey, and the gentlemen, with their heavy spurs, long, clanging swords, and each with a pair of horseman's pistols, issued from the house into the yard.
(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 In a few moments, the ladies, all dressed for the journey, and the gentlemen, with their heavy spurs, long, clanging swords, and each with a pair of horseman's pistols, issued from the house into the yard.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Vanbrugh._ It was at an early hour on the following morning that the queer old chariot of Colonel Temple—one of the few, by the way, which wealth had as yet introduced into the colony—was drawn up before the door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Wounded in both my honour and my love; They have pierced me in two tender parts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Vanbrugh._ It was at an early hour on the following morning that the queer old chariot of Colonel Temple—one of the few, by the way, which wealth had as yet introduced into the colony—was drawn up before the door.
assuageverbUS /əˈsweɪdʒ/
cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading Yet, could I take my just revenge, It would in some degree assuage my smart.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Vanbrugh._ It was at an early hour on the following morning that the queer old chariot of Colonel Temple—one of the few, by the way, which wealth had as yet introduced into the colony—was drawn up before the door.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _Vanbrugh._ It was at an early hour on the following morning that the queer old chariot of Colonel Temple—one of the few, by the way, which wealth had as yet introduced into the colony—was drawn up before the door.
the two together, not just one
From this reading “Wounded in both my honour and my love; They have pierced me in two tender parts.
bridledverbUS /ˈbraɪdəld/
past form of “bridle” — anger or take offense
From this reading The two horses of the gentlemen were standing ready saddled and bridled, in the care of the hostler.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Vanbrugh._ It was at an early hour on the following morning that the queer old chariot of Colonel Temple—one of the few, by the way, which wealth had as yet introduced into the colony—was drawn up before the door.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The two horses of the gentlemen were standing ready saddled and bridled, in the care of the hostler.
chariotnounUS /ˈtʃeriət/
a light four-wheel horse-drawn ceremonial carriage
From this reading _Vanbrugh._ It was at an early hour on the following morning that the queer old chariot of Colonel Temple—one of the few, by the way, which wealth had as yet introduced into the colony—was drawn up before the door.
clangingadjectiveUS /ˈklæŋɪŋ/
having a loud resonant metallic sound
From this reading In a few moments, the ladies, all dressed for the journey, and the gentlemen, with their heavy spurs, long, clanging swords, and each with a pair of horseman's pistols, issued from the house into the yard.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading _Vanbrugh._ It was at an early hour on the following morning that the queer old chariot of Colonel Temple—one of the few, by the way, which wealth had as yet introduced into the colony—was drawn up before the door.
colonynounUS /ˈkɑːləni/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading _Vanbrugh._ It was at an early hour on the following morning that the queer old chariot of Colonel Temple—one of the few, by the way, which wealth had as yet introduced into the colony—was drawn up before the door.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Yet, could I take my just revenge, It would in some degree assuage my smart.”
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Yet, could I take my just revenge, It would in some degree assuage my smart.”
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading _Vanbrugh._ It was at an early hour on the following morning that the queer old chariot of Colonel Temple—one of the few, by the way, which wealth had as yet introduced into the colony—was drawn up before the door.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading _Vanbrugh._ It was at an early hour on the following morning that the queer old chariot of Colonel Temple—one of the few, by the way, which wealth had as yet introduced into the colony—was drawn up before the door.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading In a few moments, the ladies, all dressed for the journey, and the gentlemen, with their heavy spurs, long, clanging swords, and each with a pair of horseman's pistols, issued from the house into the yard.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In a few moments, the ladies, all dressed for the journey, and the gentlemen, with their heavy spurs, long, clanging swords, and each with a pair of horseman's pistols, issued from the house into the yard.
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 _Vanbrugh._ It was at an early hour on the following morning that the queer old chariot of Colonel Temple—one of the few, by the way, which wealth had as yet introduced into the colony—was drawn up before the door.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading _Vanbrugh._ It was at an early hour on the following morning that the queer old chariot of Colonel Temple—one of the few, by the way, which wealth had as yet introduced into the colony—was drawn up before the door.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading _Vanbrugh._ It was at an early hour on the following morning that the queer old chariot of Colonel Temple—one of the few, by the way, which wealth had as yet introduced into the colony—was drawn up before the door.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In a few moments, the ladies, all dressed for the journey, and the gentlemen, with their heavy spurs, long, clanging swords, and each with a pair of horseman's pistols, issued from the house into the yard.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In a few moments, the ladies, all dressed for the journey, and the gentlemen, with their heavy spurs, long, clanging swords, and each with a pair of horseman's pistols, issued from the house into the yard.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading The two horses of the gentlemen were standing ready saddled and bridled, in the care of the hostler.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Vanbrugh._ It was at an early hour on the following morning that the queer old chariot of Colonel Temple—one of the few, by the way, which wealth had as yet introduced into the colony—was drawn up before the door.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Wounded in both my honour and my love; They have pierced me in two tender parts.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading In a few moments, the ladies, all dressed for the journey, and the gentlemen, with their heavy spurs, long, clanging swords, and each with a pair of horseman's pistols, issued from the house into the yard.
the state of being honored
From this reading “Wounded in both my honour and my love; They have pierced me in two tender parts.
horseman's
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From this reading In a few moments, the ladies, all dressed for the journey, and the gentlemen, with their heavy spurs, long, clanging swords, and each with a pair of horseman's pistols, issued from the house into the yard.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The two horses of the gentlemen were standing ready saddled and bridled, in the care of the hostler.
hostlernounUS /ˈhɑːslər/
someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
From this reading The two horses of the gentlemen were standing ready saddled and bridled, in the care of the hostler.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading _Vanbrugh._ It was at an early hour on the following morning that the queer old chariot of Colonel Temple—one of the few, by the way, which wealth had as yet introduced into the colony—was drawn up before the door.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In a few moments, the ladies, all dressed for the journey, and the gentlemen, with their heavy spurs, long, clanging swords, and each with a pair of horseman's pistols, issued from the house into the yard.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Yet, could I take my just revenge, It would in some degree assuage my smart.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Wounded in both my honour and my love; They have pierced me in two tender parts.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _Vanbrugh._ It was at an early hour on the following morning that the queer old chariot of Colonel Temple—one of the few, by the way, which wealth had as yet introduced into the colony—was drawn up before the door.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading _Vanbrugh._ It was at an early hour on the following morning that the queer old chariot of Colonel Temple—one of the few, by the way, which wealth had as yet introduced into the colony—was drawn up before the door.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading In a few moments, the ladies, all dressed for the journey, and the gentlemen, with their heavy spurs, long, clanging swords, and each with a pair of horseman's pistols, issued from the house into the yard.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yet, could I take my just revenge, It would in some degree assuage my smart.”
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading In a few moments, the ladies, all dressed for the journey, and the gentlemen, with their heavy spurs, long, clanging swords, and each with a pair of horseman's pistols, issued from the house into the yard.
and nothing more
From this reading Yet, could I take my just revenge, It would in some degree assuage my smart.”
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading In a few moments, the ladies, all dressed for the journey, and the gentlemen, with their heavy spurs, long, clanging swords, and each with a pair of horseman's pistols, issued from the house into the yard.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading In a few moments, the ladies, all dressed for the journey, and the gentlemen, with their heavy spurs, long, clanging swords, and each with a pair of horseman's pistols, issued from the house into the yard.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “Wounded in both my honour and my love; They have pierced me in two tender parts.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Wounded in both my honour and my love; They have pierced me in two tender parts.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading In a few moments, the ladies, all dressed for the journey, and the gentlemen, with their heavy spurs, long, clanging swords, and each with a pair of horseman's pistols, issued from the house into the yard.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _Vanbrugh._ It was at an early hour on the following morning that the queer old chariot of Colonel Temple—one of the few, by the way, which wealth had as yet introduced into the colony—was drawn up before the door.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Wounded in both my honour and my love; They have pierced me in two tender parts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Vanbrugh._ It was at an early hour on the following morning that the queer old chariot of Colonel Temple—one of the few, by the way, which wealth had as yet introduced into the colony—was drawn up before the door.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _Vanbrugh._ It was at an early hour on the following morning that the queer old chariot of Colonel Temple—one of the few, by the way, which wealth had as yet introduced into the colony—was drawn up before the door.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Vanbrugh._ It was at an early hour on the following morning that the queer old chariot of Colonel Temple—one of the few, by the way, which wealth had as yet introduced into the colony—was drawn up before the door.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Vanbrugh._ It was at an early hour on the following morning that the queer old chariot of Colonel Temple—one of the few, by the way, which wealth had as yet introduced into the colony—was drawn up before the door.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading In a few moments, the ladies, all dressed for the journey, and the gentlemen, with their heavy spurs, long, clanging swords, and each with a pair of horseman's pistols, issued from the house into the yard.
the local environment
From this reading “Wounded in both my honour and my love; They have pierced me in two tender parts.
piercedadjectiveUS /pɪrst/
having a hole cut through
From this reading “Wounded in both my honour and my love; They have pierced me in two tender parts.
pistolsnounUS /ˈpɪstəlz/
plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading In a few moments, the ladies, all dressed for the journey, and the gentlemen, with their heavy spurs, long, clanging swords, and each with a pair of horseman's pistols, issued from the house into the yard.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading _Vanbrugh._ It was at an early hour on the following morning that the queer old chariot of Colonel Temple—one of the few, by the way, which wealth had as yet introduced into the colony—was drawn up before the door.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The two horses of the gentlemen were standing ready saddled and bridled, in the care of the hostler.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading Yet, could I take my just revenge, It would in some degree assuage my smart.”
saddledadjectiveUS /ˈsædəld/
having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal
From this reading The two horses of the gentlemen were standing ready saddled and bridled, in the care of the hostler.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading Yet, could I take my just revenge, It would in some degree assuage my smart.”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Yet, could I take my just revenge, It would in some degree assuage my smart.”
spursnounUS /spɜːrz/
plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading In a few moments, the ladies, all dressed for the journey, and the gentlemen, with their heavy spurs, long, clanging swords, and each with a pair of horseman's pistols, issued from the house into the yard.
having a supporting base
From this reading The two horses of the gentlemen were standing ready saddled and bridled, in the care of the hostler.
swordsnounUS /sɔːrdz/
plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading In a few moments, the ladies, all dressed for the journey, and the gentlemen, with their heavy spurs, long, clanging swords, and each with a pair of horseman's pistols, issued from the house into the yard.
carry out
From this reading Yet, could I take my just revenge, It would in some degree assuage my smart.”
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading _Vanbrugh._ It was at an early hour on the following morning that the queer old chariot of Colonel Temple—one of the few, by the way, which wealth had as yet introduced into the colony—was drawn up before the door.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading “Wounded in both my honour and my love; They have pierced me in two tender parts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Vanbrugh._ It was at an early hour on the following morning that the queer old chariot of Colonel Temple—one of the few, by the way, which wealth had as yet introduced into the colony—was drawn up before the door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Vanbrugh._ It was at an early hour on the following morning that the queer old chariot of Colonel Temple—one of the few, by the way, which wealth had as yet introduced into the colony—was drawn up before the door.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In a few moments, the ladies, all dressed for the journey, and the gentlemen, with their heavy spurs, long, clanging swords, and each with a pair of horseman's pistols, issued from the house into the yard.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Wounded in both my honour and my love; They have pierced me in two tender parts.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “Wounded in both my honour and my love; They have pierced me in two tender parts.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading _Vanbrugh._ It was at an early hour on the following morning that the queer old chariot of Colonel Temple—one of the few, by the way, which wealth had as yet introduced into the colony—was drawn up before the door.
Vanbrughnoun
English architect (1664-1726)
From this reading _Vanbrugh._ It was at an early hour on the following morning that the queer old chariot of Colonel Temple—one of the few, by the way, which wealth had as yet introduced into the colony—was drawn up before the door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Vanbrugh._ It was at an early hour on the following morning that the queer old chariot of Colonel Temple—one of the few, by the way, which wealth had as yet introduced into the colony—was drawn up before the door.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading _Vanbrugh._ It was at an early hour on the following morning that the queer old chariot of Colonel Temple—one of the few, by the way, which wealth had as yet introduced into the colony—was drawn up before the door.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading _Vanbrugh._ It was at an early hour on the following morning that the queer old chariot of Colonel Temple—one of the few, by the way, which wealth had as yet introduced into the colony—was drawn up before the door.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two horses of the gentlemen were standing ready saddled and bridled, in the care of the hostler.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Vanbrugh._ It was at an early hour on the following morning that the queer old chariot of Colonel Temple—one of the few, by the way, which wealth had as yet introduced into the colony—was drawn up before the door.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In a few moments, the ladies, all dressed for the journey, and the gentlemen, with their heavy spurs, long, clanging swords, and each with a pair of horseman's pistols, issued from the house into the yard.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Yet, could I take my just revenge, It would in some degree assuage my smart.”
people who are wounded
From this reading “Wounded in both my honour and my love; They have pierced me in two tender parts.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading In a few moments, the ladies, all dressed for the journey, and the gentlemen, with their heavy spurs, long, clanging swords, and each with a pair of horseman's pistols, issued from the house into the yard.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, could I take my just revenge, It would in some degree assuage my smart.”
