used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Behold a sower went forth to sow."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He was clad in the traditional blue jeans of the countryman, and wore neither coat nor vest; a leathern belt was drawn about his middle.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Andrew Cutler, with his graceful and melancholy red Irish setter at his heels, walked swiftly across his fields to the "clearing" one morning late in spring.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading His head had a somewhat backward pose, expressive of an independence almost over-accentuated.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His head had a somewhat backward pose, expressive of an independence almost over-accentuated.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Andrew Cutler, with his graceful and melancholy red Irish setter at his heels, walked swiftly across his fields to the "clearing" one morning late in spring.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading Andrew Cutler, with his graceful and melancholy red Irish setter at his heels, walked swiftly across his fields to the "clearing" one morning late in spring.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His shirt, open a bit at the throat, and guiltless of collar and tie, displayed a neck such as we see modelled in old bronzes, and of much the same colour; for Andrew Cutler was tanned to the point of being swart.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Andrew Cutler, with his graceful and melancholy red Irish setter at his heels, walked swiftly across his fields to the "clearing" one morning late in spring.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading His head had a somewhat backward pose, expressive of an independence almost over-accentuated.
see with attention
From this reading "Behold a sower went forth to sow."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading His shirt, open a bit at the throat, and guiltless of collar and tie, displayed a neck such as we see modelled in old bronzes, and of much the same colour; for Andrew Cutler was tanned to the point of being swart.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading He was clad in the traditional blue jeans of the countryman, and wore neither coat nor vest; a leathern belt was drawn about his middle.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading His shirt, open a bit at the throat, and guiltless of collar and tie, displayed a neck such as we see modelled in old bronzes, and of much the same colour; for Andrew Cutler was tanned to the point of being swart.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading He was clad in the traditional blue jeans of the countryman, and wore neither coat nor vest; a leathern belt was drawn about his middle.
bronzesnounUS /ˈbrɑːnzəz/
plural of “bronze” — an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin
From this reading His shirt, open a bit at the throat, and guiltless of collar and tie, displayed a neck such as we see modelled in old bronzes, and of much the same colour; for Andrew Cutler was tanned to the point of being swart.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading He was clad in the traditional blue jeans of the countryman, and wore neither coat nor vest; a leathern belt was drawn about his middle.
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading Andrew Cutler, with his graceful and melancholy red Irish setter at his heels, walked swiftly across his fields to the "clearing" one morning late in spring.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading He was clad in the traditional blue jeans of the countryman, and wore neither coat nor vest; a leathern belt was drawn about his middle.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading His shirt, open a bit at the throat, and guiltless of collar and tie, displayed a neck such as we see modelled in old bronzes, and of much the same colour; for Andrew Cutler was tanned to the point of being swart.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading His shirt, open a bit at the throat, and guiltless of collar and tie, displayed a neck such as we see modelled in old bronzes, and of much the same colour; for Andrew Cutler was tanned to the point of being swart.
countrymannounUS /ˈkʌntrimən/
a man from your own country
From this reading He was clad in the traditional blue jeans of the countryman, and wore neither coat nor vest; a leathern belt was drawn about his middle.
CutlernounUS /ˈkʌtlər/
a dealer in cutlery
From this reading Andrew Cutler, with his graceful and melancholy red Irish setter at his heels, walked swiftly across his fields to the "clearing" one morning late in spring.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading His shirt, open a bit at the throat, and guiltless of collar and tie, displayed a neck such as we see modelled in old bronzes, and of much the same colour; for Andrew Cutler was tanned to the point of being swart.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading He was clad in the traditional blue jeans of the countryman, and wore neither coat nor vest; a leathern belt was drawn about his middle.
expressiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspresɪv/
characterized by expression
From this reading His head had a somewhat backward pose, expressive of an independence almost over-accentuated.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Andrew Cutler, with his graceful and melancholy red Irish setter at his heels, walked swiftly across his fields to the "clearing" one morning late in spring.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His shirt, open a bit at the throat, and guiltless of collar and tie, displayed a neck such as we see modelled in old bronzes, and of much the same colour; for Andrew Cutler was tanned to the point of being swart.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Behold a sower went forth to sow."
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading Andrew Cutler, with his graceful and melancholy red Irish setter at his heels, walked swiftly across his fields to the "clearing" one morning late in spring.
guiltlessadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪltlɪs/
free from evil or guilt
From this reading His shirt, open a bit at the throat, and guiltless of collar and tie, displayed a neck such as we see modelled in old bronzes, and of much the same colour; for Andrew Cutler was tanned to the point of being swart.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His head had a somewhat backward pose, expressive of an independence almost over-accentuated.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was clad in the traditional blue jeans of the countryman, and wore neither coat nor vest; a leathern belt was drawn about his middle.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading His head had a somewhat backward pose, expressive of an independence almost over-accentuated.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading Andrew Cutler, with his graceful and melancholy red Irish setter at his heels, walked swiftly across his fields to the "clearing" one morning late in spring.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Andrew Cutler, with his graceful and melancholy red Irish setter at his heels, walked swiftly across his fields to the "clearing" one morning late in spring.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Andrew Cutler, with his graceful and melancholy red Irish setter at his heels, walked swiftly across his fields to the "clearing" one morning late in spring.
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading His head had a somewhat backward pose, expressive of an independence almost over-accentuated.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading Andrew Cutler, with his graceful and melancholy red Irish setter at his heels, walked swiftly across his fields to the "clearing" one morning late in spring.
jeansnounUS /dʒiːnz/
(used in the plural) close-fitting trousers of heavy denim for manual work or casual wear
From this reading He was clad in the traditional blue jeans of the countryman, and wore neither coat nor vest; a leathern belt was drawn about his middle.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Andrew Cutler, with his graceful and melancholy red Irish setter at his heels, walked swiftly across his fields to the "clearing" one morning late in spring.
leathern
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From this reading He was clad in the traditional blue jeans of the countryman, and wore neither coat nor vest; a leathern belt was drawn about his middle.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading Andrew Cutler, with his graceful and melancholy red Irish setter at his heels, walked swiftly across his fields to the "clearing" one morning late in spring.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading He was clad in the traditional blue jeans of the countryman, and wore neither coat nor vest; a leathern belt was drawn about his middle.
modelled
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From this reading His shirt, open a bit at the throat, and guiltless of collar and tie, displayed a neck such as we see modelled in old bronzes, and of much the same colour; for Andrew Cutler was tanned to the point of being swart.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Andrew Cutler, with his graceful and melancholy red Irish setter at his heels, walked swiftly across his fields to the "clearing" one morning late in spring.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading His shirt, open a bit at the throat, and guiltless of collar and tie, displayed a neck such as we see modelled in old bronzes, and of much the same colour; for Andrew Cutler was tanned to the point of being swart.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading His shirt, open a bit at the throat, and guiltless of collar and tie, displayed a neck such as we see modelled in old bronzes, and of much the same colour; for Andrew Cutler was tanned to the point of being swart.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading He was clad in the traditional blue jeans of the countryman, and wore neither coat nor vest; a leathern belt was drawn about his middle.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He was clad in the traditional blue jeans of the countryman, and wore neither coat nor vest; a leathern belt was drawn about his middle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was clad in the traditional blue jeans of the countryman, and wore neither coat nor vest; a leathern belt was drawn about his middle.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading His shirt, open a bit at the throat, and guiltless of collar and tie, displayed a neck such as we see modelled in old bronzes, and of much the same colour; for Andrew Cutler was tanned to the point of being swart.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Andrew Cutler, with his graceful and melancholy red Irish setter at his heels, walked swiftly across his fields to the "clearing" one morning late in spring.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading His shirt, open a bit at the throat, and guiltless of collar and tie, displayed a neck such as we see modelled in old bronzes, and of much the same colour; for Andrew Cutler was tanned to the point of being swart.
over-accentuated
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From this reading His head had a somewhat backward pose, expressive of an independence almost over-accentuated.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading His shirt, open a bit at the throat, and guiltless of collar and tie, displayed a neck such as we see modelled in old bronzes, and of much the same colour; for Andrew Cutler was tanned to the point of being swart.
poseverbUS /poʊz/
introduce
From this reading His head had a somewhat backward pose, expressive of an independence almost over-accentuated.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Andrew Cutler, with his graceful and melancholy red Irish setter at his heels, walked swiftly across his fields to the "clearing" one morning late in spring.
Identical; not different.
From this reading His shirt, open a bit at the throat, and guiltless of collar and tie, displayed a neck such as we see modelled in old bronzes, and of much the same colour; for Andrew Cutler was tanned to the point of being swart.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading His shirt, open a bit at the throat, and guiltless of collar and tie, displayed a neck such as we see modelled in old bronzes, and of much the same colour; for Andrew Cutler was tanned to the point of being swart.
setternounUS /ˈsetər/
one who sets written material into type
From this reading Andrew Cutler, with his graceful and melancholy red Irish setter at his heels, walked swiftly across his fields to the "clearing" one morning late in spring.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading His shirt, open a bit at the throat, and guiltless of collar and tie, displayed a neck such as we see modelled in old bronzes, and of much the same colour; for Andrew Cutler was tanned to the point of being swart.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading His head had a somewhat backward pose, expressive of an independence almost over-accentuated.
sowverbUS /saʊ/
place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth
From this reading "Behold a sower went forth to sow."
sowernounUS /ˈsoʊər/
someone who sows
From this reading "Behold a sower went forth to sow."
the season of growth
From this reading Andrew Cutler, with his graceful and melancholy red Irish setter at his heels, walked swiftly across his fields to the "clearing" one morning late in spring.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading His shirt, open a bit at the throat, and guiltless of collar and tie, displayed a neck such as we see modelled in old bronzes, and of much the same colour; for Andrew Cutler was tanned to the point of being swart.
swartadjectiveUS /swɔːrt/
naturally having skin of a dark color
From this reading His shirt, open a bit at the throat, and guiltless of collar and tie, displayed a neck such as we see modelled in old bronzes, and of much the same colour; for Andrew Cutler was tanned to the point of being swart.
in a swift manner
From this reading Andrew Cutler, with his graceful and melancholy red Irish setter at his heels, walked swiftly across his fields to the "clearing" one morning late in spring.
tannedadjectiveUS /tænd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading His shirt, open a bit at the throat, and guiltless of collar and tie, displayed a neck such as we see modelled in old bronzes, and of much the same colour; for Andrew Cutler was tanned to the point of being swart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Andrew Cutler, with his graceful and melancholy red Irish setter at his heels, walked swiftly across his fields to the "clearing" one morning late in spring.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading His shirt, open a bit at the throat, and guiltless of collar and tie, displayed a neck such as we see modelled in old bronzes, and of much the same colour; for Andrew Cutler was tanned to the point of being swart.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading His shirt, open a bit at the throat, and guiltless of collar and tie, displayed a neck such as we see modelled in old bronzes, and of much the same colour; for Andrew Cutler was tanned to the point of being swart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Behold a sower went forth to sow."
traditionaladjectiveUS /trəˈdɪʃənəl/
consisting of or derived from tradition
From this reading He was clad in the traditional blue jeans of the countryman, and wore neither coat nor vest; a leathern belt was drawn about his middle.
vestverbUS /vest/
provide with power and authority
From this reading He was clad in the traditional blue jeans of the countryman, and wore neither coat nor vest; a leathern belt was drawn about his middle.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Andrew Cutler, with his graceful and melancholy red Irish setter at his heels, walked swiftly across his fields to the "clearing" one morning late in spring.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was clad in the traditional blue jeans of the countryman, and wore neither coat nor vest; a leathern belt was drawn about his middle.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading His shirt, open a bit at the throat, and guiltless of collar and tie, displayed a neck such as we see modelled in old bronzes, and of much the same colour; for Andrew Cutler was tanned to the point of being swart.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Behold a sower went forth to sow."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Andrew Cutler, with his graceful and melancholy red Irish setter at his heels, walked swiftly across his fields to the "clearing" one morning late in spring.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He was clad in the traditional blue jeans of the countryman, and wore neither coat nor vest; a leathern belt was drawn about his middle.
