used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Belle, the postillion, and myself, sat just within the tent, by a fire of charcoal which I had kindled in the chafing-pan.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ABOUT WHOM HE FORMS HIS OWN OPINIONS.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The man had removed the harness from his horses, and, after tethering their legs, had left them for the night in the field above, to regale themselves on what grass they could find.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The man had removed the harness from his horses, and, after tethering their legs, had left them for the night in the field above, to regale themselves on what grass they could find.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Belle, the postillion, and myself, sat just within the tent, by a fire of charcoal which I had kindled in the chafing-pan.
on or to one side
From this reading The rain had long since entirely ceased, and the moon and stars shone bright in the firmament, up to which, putting aside the canvas, I occasionally looked from the depths of the dingle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It might be about ten o'clock at night.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It might be about ten o'clock at night.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading Belle, the postillion, and myself, sat just within the tent, by a fire of charcoal which I had kindled in the chafing-pan.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The rain had long since entirely ceased, and the moon and stars shone bright in the firmament, up to which, putting aside the canvas, I occasionally looked from the depths of the dingle.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Belle, the postillion, and myself, sat just within the tent, by a fire of charcoal which I had kindled in the chafing-pan.
canvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading The rain had long since entirely ceased, and the moon and stars shone bright in the firmament, up to which, putting aside the canvas, I occasionally looked from the depths of the dingle.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading The rain had long since entirely ceased, and the moon and stars shone bright in the firmament, up to which, putting aside the canvas, I occasionally looked from the depths of the dingle.
chafing-pan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Belle, the postillion, and myself, sat just within the tent, by a fire of charcoal which I had kindled in the chafing-pan.
charcoalnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrkoʊl/
a carbonaceous material obtained by heating wood or other organic matter in the absence of air
From this reading Belle, the postillion, and myself, sat just within the tent, by a fire of charcoal which I had kindled in the chafing-pan.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The man had removed the harness from his horses, and, after tethering their legs, had left them for the night in the field above, to regale themselves on what grass they could find.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading The rain had long since entirely ceased, and the moon and stars shone bright in the firmament, up to which, putting aside the canvas, I occasionally looked from the depths of the dingle.
dinglenounUS /ˈdɪŋɡəl/
a small wooded hollow
From this reading The rain had long since entirely ceased, and the moon and stars shone bright in the firmament, up to which, putting aside the canvas, I occasionally looked from the depths of the dingle.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The rain had long since entirely ceased, and the moon and stars shone bright in the firmament, up to which, putting aside the canvas, I occasionally looked from the depths of the dingle.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The man had removed the harness from his horses, and, after tethering their legs, had left them for the night in the field above, to regale themselves on what grass they could find.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The man had removed the harness from his horses, and, after tethering their legs, had left them for the night in the field above, to regale themselves on what grass they could find.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Belle, the postillion, and myself, sat just within the tent, by a fire of charcoal which I had kindled in the chafing-pan.
firmamentnoun
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading The rain had long since entirely ceased, and the moon and stars shone bright in the firmament, up to which, putting aside the canvas, I occasionally looked from the depths of the dingle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The man had removed the harness from his horses, and, after tethering their legs, had left them for the night in the field above, to regale themselves on what grass they could find.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading ABOUT WHOM HE FORMS HIS OWN OPINIONS.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The man had removed the harness from his horses, and, after tethering their legs, had left them for the night in the field above, to regale themselves on what grass they could find.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading The man had removed the harness from his horses, and, after tethering their legs, had left them for the night in the field above, to regale themselves on what grass they could find.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Belle, the postillion, and myself, sat just within the tent, by a fire of charcoal which I had kindled in the chafing-pan.
harnessverbUS /ˈhɑːrnəs/
put a harness
From this reading The man had removed the harness from his horses, and, after tethering their legs, had left them for the night in the field above, to regale themselves on what grass they could find.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ABOUT WHOM HE FORMS HIS OWN OPINIONS.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ABOUT WHOM HE FORMS HIS OWN OPINIONS.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The man had removed the harness from his horses, and, after tethering their legs, had left them for the night in the field above, to regale themselves on what grass they could find.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Belle, the postillion, and myself, sat just within the tent, by a fire of charcoal which I had kindled in the chafing-pan.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Belle, the postillion, and myself, sat just within the tent, by a fire of charcoal which I had kindled in the chafing-pan.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It might be about ten o'clock at night.
and nothing more
From this reading Belle, the postillion, and myself, sat just within the tent, by a fire of charcoal which I had kindled in the chafing-pan.
kindledadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndəld/
set afire
From this reading Belle, the postillion, and myself, sat just within the tent, by a fire of charcoal which I had kindled in the chafing-pan.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The man had removed the harness from his horses, and, after tethering their legs, had left them for the night in the field above, to regale themselves on what grass they could find.
staying power
From this reading The man had removed the harness from his horses, and, after tethering their legs, had left them for the night in the field above, to regale themselves on what grass they could find.
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 The rain had long since entirely ceased, and the moon and stars shone bright in the firmament, up to which, putting aside the canvas, I occasionally looked from the depths of the dingle.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The rain had long since entirely ceased, and the moon and stars shone bright in the firmament, up to which, putting aside the canvas, I occasionally looked from the depths of the dingle.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man had removed the harness from his horses, and, after tethering their legs, had left them for the night in the field above, to regale themselves on what grass they could find.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It might be about ten o'clock at night.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The rain had long since entirely ceased, and the moon and stars shone bright in the firmament, up to which, putting aside the canvas, I occasionally looked from the depths of the dingle.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Belle, the postillion, and myself, sat just within the tent, by a fire of charcoal which I had kindled in the chafing-pan.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It might be about ten o'clock at night.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It might be about ten o'clock at night.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading The rain had long since entirely ceased, and the moon and stars shone bright in the firmament, up to which, putting aside the canvas, I occasionally looked from the depths of the dingle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Belle, the postillion, and myself, sat just within the tent, by a fire of charcoal which I had kindled in the chafing-pan.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The man had removed the harness from his horses, and, after tethering their legs, had left them for the night in the field above, to regale themselves on what grass they could find.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading ABOUT WHOM HE FORMS HIS OWN OPINIONS.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading ABOUT WHOM HE FORMS HIS OWN OPINIONS.
postillionnoun
someone who rides the near horse of a pair in order to guide the horses pulling a carriage (especially a carriage without a coachman)
From this reading Belle, the postillion, and myself, sat just within the tent, by a fire of charcoal which I had kindled in the chafing-pan.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading The rain had long since entirely ceased, and the moon and stars shone bright in the firmament, up to which, putting aside the canvas, I occasionally looked from the depths of the dingle.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The rain had long since entirely ceased, and the moon and stars shone bright in the firmament, up to which, putting aside the canvas, I occasionally looked from the depths of the dingle.
regaleverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪl/
provide with choice or abundant food or drink
From this reading The man had removed the harness from his horses, and, after tethering their legs, had left them for the night in the field above, to regale themselves on what grass they could find.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading The man had removed the harness from his horses, and, after tethering their legs, had left them for the night in the field above, to regale themselves on what grass they could find.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Belle, the postillion, and myself, sat just within the tent, by a fire of charcoal which I had kindled in the chafing-pan.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The rain had long since entirely ceased, and the moon and stars shone bright in the firmament, up to which, putting aside the canvas, I occasionally looked from the depths of the dingle.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The rain had long since entirely ceased, and the moon and stars shone bright in the firmament, up to which, putting aside the canvas, I occasionally looked from the depths of the dingle.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading The rain had long since entirely ceased, and the moon and stars shone bright in the firmament, up to which, putting aside the canvas, I occasionally looked from the depths of the dingle.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading It might be about ten o'clock at night.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Belle, the postillion, and myself, sat just within the tent, by a fire of charcoal which I had kindled in the chafing-pan.
tethering
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The man had removed the harness from his horses, and, after tethering their legs, had left them for the night in the field above, to regale themselves on what grass they could find.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Belle, the postillion, and myself, sat just within the tent, by a fire of charcoal which I had kindled in the chafing-pan.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The man had removed the harness from his horses, and, after tethering their legs, had left them for the night in the field above, to regale themselves on what grass they could find.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The man had removed the harness from his horses, and, after tethering their legs, had left them for the night in the field above, to regale themselves on what grass they could find.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The man had removed the harness from his horses, and, after tethering their legs, had left them for the night in the field above, to regale themselves on what grass they could find.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The man had removed the harness from his horses, and, after tethering their legs, had left them for the night in the field above, to regale themselves on what grass they could find.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The man had removed the harness from his horses, and, after tethering their legs, had left them for the night in the field above, to regale themselves on what grass they could find.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The rain had long since entirely ceased, and the moon and stars shone bright in the firmament, up to which, putting aside the canvas, I occasionally looked from the depths of the dingle.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The man had removed the harness from his horses, and, after tethering their legs, had left them for the night in the field above, to regale themselves on what grass they could find.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Belle, the postillion, and myself, sat just within the tent, by a fire of charcoal which I had kindled in the chafing-pan.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ABOUT WHOM HE FORMS HIS OWN OPINIONS.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Belle, the postillion, and myself, sat just within the tent, by a fire of charcoal which I had kindled in the chafing-pan.
