used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With this horse he brought his groceries from town; behind it many a school-teacher had driven in vainglorious ease.
acceptationnoun
acceptance as true or valid
From this reading "Yet love, mere love, is beautiful indeed, And worthy of acceptation."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Next day the village was stirred to its depths when Hiram Green passed through the streets, bringing from his pasture his white horse, striped with purple paint, or dye, until it looked like an exotic zebra.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yet love, mere love, is beautiful indeed, And worthy of acceptation."
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Hiram had gone for it that day with intent to do the little Methodist parson honour, by taking him for a drive, a plan necessarily postponed by the hilarious appearance of the horse, which looked out from a pair of artistically drawn purple spectacles upon the excitement which its appearance created.
artisticallyadverbUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪkli/
in an artistic manner
From this reading Hiram had gone for it that day with intent to do the little Methodist parson honour, by taking him for a drive, a plan necessarily postponed by the hilarious appearance of the horse, which looked out from a pair of artistically drawn purple spectacles upon the excitement which its appearance created.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading "Yet love, mere love, is beautiful indeed, And worthy of acceptation."
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading With this horse he brought his groceries from town; behind it many a school-teacher had driven in vainglorious ease.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Next day the village was stirred to its depths when Hiram Green passed through the streets, bringing from his pasture his white horse, striped with purple paint, or dye, until it looked like an exotic zebra.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading With this horse he brought his groceries from town; behind it many a school-teacher had driven in vainglorious ease.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hiram had gone for it that day with intent to do the little Methodist parson honour, by taking him for a drive, a plan necessarily postponed by the hilarious appearance of the horse, which looked out from a pair of artistically drawn purple spectacles upon the excitement which its appearance created.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Hiram had gone for it that day with intent to do the little Methodist parson honour, by taking him for a drive, a plan necessarily postponed by the hilarious appearance of the horse, which looked out from a pair of artistically drawn purple spectacles upon the excitement which its appearance created.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Next day the village was stirred to its depths when Hiram Green passed through the streets, bringing from his pasture his white horse, striped with purple paint, or dye, until it looked like an exotic zebra.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading Next day the village was stirred to its depths when Hiram Green passed through the streets, bringing from his pasture his white horse, striped with purple paint, or dye, until it looked like an exotic zebra.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Hiram had gone for it that day with intent to do the little Methodist parson honour, by taking him for a drive, a plan necessarily postponed by the hilarious appearance of the horse, which looked out from a pair of artistically drawn purple spectacles upon the excitement which its appearance created.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Hiram had gone for it that day with intent to do the little Methodist parson honour, by taking him for a drive, a plan necessarily postponed by the hilarious appearance of the horse, which looked out from a pair of artistically drawn purple spectacles upon the excitement which its appearance created.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Hiram had gone for it that day with intent to do the little Methodist parson honour, by taking him for a drive, a plan necessarily postponed by the hilarious appearance of the horse, which looked out from a pair of artistically drawn purple spectacles upon the excitement which its appearance created.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading With this horse he brought his groceries from town; behind it many a school-teacher had driven in vainglorious ease.
dyeverbUS /daɪ/
color with dye
From this reading Next day the village was stirred to its depths when Hiram Green passed through the streets, bringing from his pasture his white horse, striped with purple paint, or dye, until it looked like an exotic zebra.
move gently or carefully
From this reading With this horse he brought his groceries from town; behind it many a school-teacher had driven in vainglorious ease.
divisible by two
From this reading Hiram was furious, the Misses Green were rampant, the parson piously indignant, and even meek Mrs. Green lifted up her voice in wrath.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Hiram had gone for it that day with intent to do the little Methodist parson honour, by taking him for a drive, a plan necessarily postponed by the hilarious appearance of the horse, which looked out from a pair of artistically drawn purple spectacles upon the excitement which its appearance created.
exoticadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɑːtɪk/
being or from or characteristic of another place or part of the world
From this reading Next day the village was stirred to its depths when Hiram Green passed through the streets, bringing from his pasture his white horse, striped with purple paint, or dye, until it looked like an exotic zebra.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hiram had gone for it that day with intent to do the little Methodist parson honour, by taking him for a drive, a plan necessarily postponed by the hilarious appearance of the horse, which looked out from a pair of artistically drawn purple spectacles upon the excitement which its appearance created.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Next day the village was stirred to its depths when Hiram Green passed through the streets, bringing from his pasture his white horse, striped with purple paint, or dye, until it looked like an exotic zebra.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Hiram was furious, the Misses Green were rampant, the parson piously indignant, and even meek Mrs. Green lifted up her voice in wrath.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Hiram had gone for it that day with intent to do the little Methodist parson honour, by taking him for a drive, a plan necessarily postponed by the hilarious appearance of the horse, which looked out from a pair of artistically drawn purple spectacles upon the excitement which its appearance created.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Next day the village was stirred to its depths when Hiram Green passed through the streets, bringing from his pasture his white horse, striped with purple paint, or dye, until it looked like an exotic zebra.
groceriesnounUS /ˈɡroʊsəriz/
plural of “grocery” — a marketplace where groceries are sold
From this reading With this horse he brought his groceries from town; behind it many a school-teacher had driven in vainglorious ease.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With this horse he brought his groceries from town; behind it many a school-teacher had driven in vainglorious ease.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With this horse he brought his groceries from town; behind it many a school-teacher had driven in vainglorious ease.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Hiram was furious, the Misses Green were rampant, the parson piously indignant, and even meek Mrs. Green lifted up her voice in wrath.
hilariousadjectiveUS /hɪˈleriəs/
marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter
From this reading Hiram had gone for it that day with intent to do the little Methodist parson honour, by taking him for a drive, a plan necessarily postponed by the hilarious appearance of the horse, which looked out from a pair of artistically drawn purple spectacles upon the excitement which its appearance created.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Hiram had gone for it that day with intent to do the little Methodist parson honour, by taking him for a drive, a plan necessarily postponed by the hilarious appearance of the horse, which looked out from a pair of artistically drawn purple spectacles upon the excitement which its appearance created.
Hiram
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Next day the village was stirred to its depths when Hiram Green passed through the streets, bringing from his pasture his white horse, striped with purple paint, or dye, until it looked like an exotic zebra.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Next day the village was stirred to its depths when Hiram Green passed through the streets, bringing from his pasture his white horse, striped with purple paint, or dye, until it looked like an exotic zebra.
the state of being honored
From this reading Hiram had gone for it that day with intent to do the little Methodist parson honour, by taking him for a drive, a plan necessarily postponed by the hilarious appearance of the horse, which looked out from a pair of artistically drawn purple spectacles upon the excitement which its appearance created.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Next day the village was stirred to its depths when Hiram Green passed through the streets, bringing from his pasture his white horse, striped with purple paint, or dye, until it looked like an exotic zebra.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With this horse he brought his groceries from town; behind it many a school-teacher had driven in vainglorious ease.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Yet love, mere love, is beautiful indeed, And worthy of acceptation."
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading Hiram was furious, the Misses Green were rampant, the parson piously indignant, and even meek Mrs. Green lifted up her voice in wrath.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Hiram had gone for it that day with intent to do the little Methodist parson honour, by taking him for a drive, a plan necessarily postponed by the hilarious appearance of the horse, which looked out from a pair of artistically drawn purple spectacles upon the excitement which its appearance created.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yet love, mere love, is beautiful indeed, And worthy of acceptation."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Next day the village was stirred to its depths when Hiram Green passed through the streets, bringing from his pasture his white horse, striped with purple paint, or dye, until it looked like an exotic zebra.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Next day the village was stirred to its depths when Hiram Green passed through the streets, bringing from his pasture his white horse, striped with purple paint, or dye, until it looked like an exotic zebra.
held up in the air
From this reading Hiram was furious, the Misses Green were rampant, the parson piously indignant, and even meek Mrs. Green lifted up her voice in wrath.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Next day the village was stirred to its depths when Hiram Green passed through the streets, bringing from his pasture his white horse, striped with purple paint, or dye, until it looked like an exotic zebra.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Hiram had gone for it that day with intent to do the little Methodist parson honour, by taking him for a drive, a plan necessarily postponed by the hilarious appearance of the horse, which looked out from a pair of artistically drawn purple spectacles upon the excitement which its appearance created.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Next day the village was stirred to its depths when Hiram Green passed through the streets, bringing from his pasture his white horse, striped with purple paint, or dye, until it looked like an exotic zebra.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Yet love, mere love, is beautiful indeed, And worthy of acceptation."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading With this horse he brought his groceries from town; behind it many a school-teacher had driven in vainglorious ease.
meekadjectiveUS /miːk/
humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
From this reading Hiram was furious, the Misses Green were rampant, the parson piously indignant, and even meek Mrs. Green lifted up her voice in wrath.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading "Yet love, mere love, is beautiful indeed, And worthy of acceptation."
MethodistadjectiveUS /ˈmeθədəst/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of Protestantism adhering to the views of Wesley
From this reading Hiram had gone for it that day with intent to do the little Methodist parson honour, by taking him for a drive, a plan necessarily postponed by the hilarious appearance of the horse, which looked out from a pair of artistically drawn purple spectacles upon the excitement which its appearance created.
MissesnounUS /ˈmɪsəz/
plural of “miss” — a young female
From this reading Hiram was furious, the Misses Green were rampant, the parson piously indignant, and even meek Mrs. Green lifted up her voice in wrath.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Hiram was furious, the Misses Green were rampant, the parson piously indignant, and even meek Mrs. Green lifted up her voice in wrath.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading Hiram had gone for it that day with intent to do the little Methodist parson honour, by taking him for a drive, a plan necessarily postponed by the hilarious appearance of the horse, which looked out from a pair of artistically drawn purple spectacles upon the excitement which its appearance created.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next day the village was stirred to its depths when Hiram Green passed through the streets, bringing from his pasture his white horse, striped with purple paint, or dye, until it looked like an exotic zebra.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Yet love, mere love, is beautiful indeed, And worthy of acceptation."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Next day the village was stirred to its depths when Hiram Green passed through the streets, bringing from his pasture his white horse, striped with purple paint, or dye, until it looked like an exotic zebra.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Hiram had gone for it that day with intent to do the little Methodist parson honour, by taking him for a drive, a plan necessarily postponed by the hilarious appearance of the horse, which looked out from a pair of artistically drawn purple spectacles upon the excitement which its appearance created.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading Next day the village was stirred to its depths when Hiram Green passed through the streets, bringing from his pasture his white horse, striped with purple paint, or dye, until it looked like an exotic zebra.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Hiram had gone for it that day with intent to do the little Methodist parson honour, by taking him for a drive, a plan necessarily postponed by the hilarious appearance of the horse, which looked out from a pair of artistically drawn purple spectacles upon the excitement which its appearance created.
parsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Hiram had gone for it that day with intent to do the little Methodist parson honour, by taking him for a drive, a plan necessarily postponed by the hilarious appearance of the horse, which looked out from a pair of artistically drawn purple spectacles upon the excitement which its appearance created.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Next day the village was stirred to its depths when Hiram Green passed through the streets, bringing from his pasture his white horse, striped with purple paint, or dye, until it looked like an exotic zebra.
pasturenounUS /ˈpæstʃər/
a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
From this reading Next day the village was stirred to its depths when Hiram Green passed through the streets, bringing from his pasture his white horse, striped with purple paint, or dye, until it looked like an exotic zebra.
piouslyadverbUS /ˈpaɪəsli/
in a devout and pious manner
From this reading Hiram was furious, the Misses Green were rampant, the parson piously indignant, and even meek Mrs. Green lifted up her voice in wrath.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Hiram had gone for it that day with intent to do the little Methodist parson honour, by taking him for a drive, a plan necessarily postponed by the hilarious appearance of the horse, which looked out from a pair of artistically drawn purple spectacles upon the excitement which its appearance created.
postponedverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊnd/
past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time
From this reading Hiram had gone for it that day with intent to do the little Methodist parson honour, by taking him for a drive, a plan necessarily postponed by the hilarious appearance of the horse, which looked out from a pair of artistically drawn purple spectacles upon the excitement which its appearance created.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading Next day the village was stirred to its depths when Hiram Green passed through the streets, bringing from his pasture his white horse, striped with purple paint, or dye, until it looked like an exotic zebra.
rampantadjectiveUS /ˈræmpənt/
unrestrained and violent
From this reading Hiram was furious, the Misses Green were rampant, the parson piously indignant, and even meek Mrs. Green lifted up her voice in wrath.
school-teacher
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With this horse he brought his groceries from town; behind it many a school-teacher had driven in vainglorious ease.
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading Hiram had gone for it that day with intent to do the little Methodist parson honour, by taking him for a drive, a plan necessarily postponed by the hilarious appearance of the horse, which looked out from a pair of artistically drawn purple spectacles upon the excitement which its appearance created.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Next day the village was stirred to its depths when Hiram Green passed through the streets, bringing from his pasture his white horse, striped with purple paint, or dye, until it looked like an exotic zebra.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Next day the village was stirred to its depths when Hiram Green passed through the streets, bringing from his pasture his white horse, striped with purple paint, or dye, until it looked like an exotic zebra.
stripedadjectiveUS /straɪpt/
marked or decorated with stripes
From this reading Next day the village was stirred to its depths when Hiram Green passed through the streets, bringing from his pasture his white horse, striped with purple paint, or dye, until it looked like an exotic zebra.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Hiram had gone for it that day with intent to do the little Methodist parson honour, by taking him for a drive, a plan necessarily postponed by the hilarious appearance of the horse, which looked out from a pair of artistically drawn purple spectacles upon the excitement which its appearance created.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hiram had gone for it that day with intent to do the little Methodist parson honour, by taking him for a drive, a plan necessarily postponed by the hilarious appearance of the horse, which looked out from a pair of artistically drawn purple spectacles upon the excitement which its appearance created.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Next day the village was stirred to its depths when Hiram Green passed through the streets, bringing from his pasture his white horse, striped with purple paint, or dye, until it looked like an exotic zebra.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With this horse he brought his groceries from town; behind it many a school-teacher had driven in vainglorious ease.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Next day the village was stirred to its depths when Hiram Green passed through the streets, bringing from his pasture his white horse, striped with purple paint, or dye, until it looked like an exotic zebra.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next day the village was stirred to its depths when Hiram Green passed through the streets, bringing from his pasture his white horse, striped with purple paint, or dye, until it looked like an exotic zebra.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading With this horse he brought his groceries from town; behind it many a school-teacher had driven in vainglorious ease.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Next day the village was stirred to its depths when Hiram Green passed through the streets, bringing from his pasture his white horse, striped with purple paint, or dye, until it looked like an exotic zebra.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Hiram was furious, the Misses Green were rampant, the parson piously indignant, and even meek Mrs. Green lifted up her voice in wrath.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Hiram had gone for it that day with intent to do the little Methodist parson honour, by taking him for a drive, a plan necessarily postponed by the hilarious appearance of the horse, which looked out from a pair of artistically drawn purple spectacles upon the excitement which its appearance created.
vaingloriousadjective
feeling self-importance
From this reading With this horse he brought his groceries from town; behind it many a school-teacher had driven in vainglorious ease.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Next day the village was stirred to its depths when Hiram Green passed through the streets, bringing from his pasture his white horse, striped with purple paint, or dye, until it looked like an exotic zebra.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Hiram was furious, the Misses Green were rampant, the parson piously indignant, and even meek Mrs. Green lifted up her voice in wrath.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Next day the village was stirred to its depths when Hiram Green passed through the streets, bringing from his pasture his white horse, striped with purple paint, or dye, until it looked like an exotic zebra.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hiram was furious, the Misses Green were rampant, the parson piously indignant, and even meek Mrs. Green lifted up her voice in wrath.
at the time that
From this reading Next day the village was stirred to its depths when Hiram Green passed through the streets, bringing from his pasture his white horse, striped with purple paint, or dye, until it looked like an exotic zebra.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Hiram had gone for it that day with intent to do the little Methodist parson honour, by taking him for a drive, a plan necessarily postponed by the hilarious appearance of the horse, which looked out from a pair of artistically drawn purple spectacles upon the excitement which its appearance created.
a Caucasian
From this reading Next day the village was stirred to its depths when Hiram Green passed through the streets, bringing from his pasture his white horse, striped with purple paint, or dye, until it looked like an exotic zebra.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Next day the village was stirred to its depths when Hiram Green passed through the streets, bringing from his pasture his white horse, striped with purple paint, or dye, until it looked like an exotic zebra.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading "Yet love, mere love, is beautiful indeed, And worthy of acceptation."
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading Hiram was furious, the Misses Green were rampant, the parson piously indignant, and even meek Mrs. Green lifted up her voice in wrath.
but in spite of that
From this reading "Yet love, mere love, is beautiful indeed, And worthy of acceptation."
zebranounUS /ˈziːbrə/
any of several fleet black-and-white striped African equines
From this reading Next day the village was stirred to its depths when Hiram Green passed through the streets, bringing from his pasture his white horse, striped with purple paint, or dye, until it looked like an exotic zebra.
