used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The speaker, a lame old ostler, clattering about his stable-yard in wooden clogs, with a bucket in each hand, addressed himself to an unseen individual at the taproom window, who blew out large clouds of tobacco-smoke in reply.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The speaker, a lame old ostler, clattering about his stable-yard in wooden clogs, with a bucket in each hand, addressed himself to an unseen individual at the taproom window, who blew out large clouds of tobacco-smoke in reply.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading The speaker, a lame old ostler, clattering about his stable-yard in wooden clogs, with a bucket in each hand, addressed himself to an unseen individual at the taproom window, who blew out large clouds of tobacco-smoke in reply.
anew
From this reading I often wish as we'd Galloping Jack back again."
Ah
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From this reading "Ah! them was good times for we!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The speaker, a lame old ostler, clattering about his stable-yard in wooden clogs, with a bucket in each hand, addressed himself to an unseen individual at the taproom window, who blew out large clouds of tobacco-smoke in reply.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "He was free, he was!" continued the ostler, "as free with a guinea as you and me with a shilling.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I often wish as we'd Galloping Jack back again."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The speaker, a lame old ostler, clattering about his stable-yard in wooden clogs, with a bucket in each hand, addressed himself to an unseen individual at the taproom window, who blew out large clouds of tobacco-smoke in reply.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I often wish as we'd Galloping Jack back again."
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading The speaker, a lame old ostler, clattering about his stable-yard in wooden clogs, with a bucket in each hand, addressed himself to an unseen individual at the taproom window, who blew out large clouds of tobacco-smoke in reply.
bucketnounUS /ˈbʌkət/
a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top
From this reading The speaker, a lame old ostler, clattering about his stable-yard in wooden clogs, with a bucket in each hand, addressed himself to an unseen individual at the taproom window, who blew out large clouds of tobacco-smoke in reply.
clatteringverbUS /ˈklætərɪŋ/
-ing form of “clatter” — make a rattling sound
From this reading The speaker, a lame old ostler, clattering about his stable-yard in wooden clogs, with a bucket in each hand, addressed himself to an unseen individual at the taproom window, who blew out large clouds of tobacco-smoke in reply.
clogsnounUS /klɑːɡz/
plural of “clog” — footwear usually with wooden soles
From this reading The speaker, a lame old ostler, clattering about his stable-yard in wooden clogs, with a bucket in each hand, addressed himself to an unseen individual at the taproom window, who blew out large clouds of tobacco-smoke in reply.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The speaker, a lame old ostler, clattering about his stable-yard in wooden clogs, with a bucket in each hand, addressed himself to an unseen individual at the taproom window, who blew out large clouds of tobacco-smoke in reply.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "He was free, he was!" continued the ostler, "as free with a guinea as you and me with a shilling.
DOWNSnounUS /daʊnz/
plural of “down” — soft fine feathers
From this reading MARLBOROUGH DOWNS.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The speaker, a lame old ostler, clattering about his stable-yard in wooden clogs, with a bucket in each hand, addressed himself to an unseen individual at the taproom window, who blew out large clouds of tobacco-smoke in reply.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Ah! them was good times for we!
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading "He was free, he was!" continued the ostler, "as free with a guinea as you and me with a shilling.
GallopingverbUS /ˈɡæləpɪŋ/
-ing form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading I often wish as we'd Galloping Jack back again."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Ah! them was good times for we!
guineanounUS /ˈɡɪni/
a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings
From this reading "He was free, he was!" continued the ostler, "as free with a guinea as you and me with a shilling.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The speaker, a lame old ostler, clattering about his stable-yard in wooden clogs, with a bucket in each hand, addressed himself to an unseen individual at the taproom window, who blew out large clouds of tobacco-smoke in reply.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He was free, he was!" continued the ostler, "as free with a guinea as you and me with a shilling.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The speaker, a lame old ostler, clattering about his stable-yard in wooden clogs, with a bucket in each hand, addressed himself to an unseen individual at the taproom window, who blew out large clouds of tobacco-smoke in reply.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The speaker, a lame old ostler, clattering about his stable-yard in wooden clogs, with a bucket in each hand, addressed himself to an unseen individual at the taproom window, who blew out large clouds of tobacco-smoke in reply.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I often wish as we'd Galloping Jack back again."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The speaker, a lame old ostler, clattering about his stable-yard in wooden clogs, with a bucket in each hand, addressed himself to an unseen individual at the taproom window, who blew out large clouds of tobacco-smoke in reply.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The speaker, a lame old ostler, clattering about his stable-yard in wooden clogs, with a bucket in each hand, addressed himself to an unseen individual at the taproom window, who blew out large clouds of tobacco-smoke in reply.
a small worthless amount
From this reading I often wish as we'd Galloping Jack back again."
lamenounUS /leɪm/
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
From this reading The speaker, a lame old ostler, clattering about his stable-yard in wooden clogs, with a bucket in each hand, addressed himself to an unseen individual at the taproom window, who blew out large clouds of tobacco-smoke in reply.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The speaker, a lame old ostler, clattering about his stable-yard in wooden clogs, with a bucket in each hand, addressed himself to an unseen individual at the taproom window, who blew out large clouds of tobacco-smoke in reply.
MARLBOROUGH
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From this reading MARLBOROUGH DOWNS.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "He was free, he was!" continued the ostler, "as free with a guinea as you and me with a shilling.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The speaker, a lame old ostler, clattering about his stable-yard in wooden clogs, with a bucket in each hand, addressed himself to an unseen individual at the taproom window, who blew out large clouds of tobacco-smoke in reply.
many times at short intervals
From this reading I often wish as we'd Galloping Jack back again."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The speaker, a lame old ostler, clattering about his stable-yard in wooden clogs, with a bucket in each hand, addressed himself to an unseen individual at the taproom window, who blew out large clouds of tobacco-smoke in reply.
ostlernoun
someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
From this reading The speaker, a lame old ostler, clattering about his stable-yard in wooden clogs, with a bucket in each hand, addressed himself to an unseen individual at the taproom window, who blew out large clouds of tobacco-smoke in reply.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The speaker, a lame old ostler, clattering about his stable-yard in wooden clogs, with a bucket in each hand, addressed himself to an unseen individual at the taproom window, who blew out large clouds of tobacco-smoke in reply.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading The speaker, a lame old ostler, clattering about his stable-yard in wooden clogs, with a bucket in each hand, addressed himself to an unseen individual at the taproom window, who blew out large clouds of tobacco-smoke in reply.
shillingnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/
the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading "He was free, he was!" continued the ostler, "as free with a guinea as you and me with a shilling.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading The speaker, a lame old ostler, clattering about his stable-yard in wooden clogs, with a bucket in each hand, addressed himself to an unseen individual at the taproom window, who blew out large clouds of tobacco-smoke in reply.
stable-yard
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From this reading The speaker, a lame old ostler, clattering about his stable-yard in wooden clogs, with a bucket in each hand, addressed himself to an unseen individual at the taproom window, who blew out large clouds of tobacco-smoke in reply.
taproomnoun
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading The speaker, a lame old ostler, clattering about his stable-yard in wooden clogs, with a bucket in each hand, addressed himself to an unseen individual at the taproom window, who blew out large clouds of tobacco-smoke in reply.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The speaker, a lame old ostler, clattering about his stable-yard in wooden clogs, with a bucket in each hand, addressed himself to an unseen individual at the taproom window, who blew out large clouds of tobacco-smoke in reply.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Ah! them was good times for we!
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading "Ah! them was good times for we!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The speaker, a lame old ostler, clattering about his stable-yard in wooden clogs, with a bucket in each hand, addressed himself to an unseen individual at the taproom window, who blew out large clouds of tobacco-smoke in reply.
tobacco-smoke
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From this reading The speaker, a lame old ostler, clattering about his stable-yard in wooden clogs, with a bucket in each hand, addressed himself to an unseen individual at the taproom window, who blew out large clouds of tobacco-smoke in reply.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading The speaker, a lame old ostler, clattering about his stable-yard in wooden clogs, with a bucket in each hand, addressed himself to an unseen individual at the taproom window, who blew out large clouds of tobacco-smoke in reply.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Ah! them was good times for we!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Ah! them was good times for we!
we'd
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From this reading I often wish as we'd Galloping Jack back again."
which person or people
From this reading The speaker, a lame old ostler, clattering about his stable-yard in wooden clogs, with a bucket in each hand, addressed himself to an unseen individual at the taproom window, who blew out large clouds of tobacco-smoke in reply.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The speaker, a lame old ostler, clattering about his stable-yard in wooden clogs, with a bucket in each hand, addressed himself to an unseen individual at the taproom window, who blew out large clouds of tobacco-smoke in reply.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I often wish as we'd Galloping Jack back again."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The speaker, a lame old ostler, clattering about his stable-yard in wooden clogs, with a bucket in each hand, addressed himself to an unseen individual at the taproom window, who blew out large clouds of tobacco-smoke in reply.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading The speaker, a lame old ostler, clattering about his stable-yard in wooden clogs, with a bucket in each hand, addressed himself to an unseen individual at the taproom window, who blew out large clouds of tobacco-smoke in reply.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "He was free, he was!" continued the ostler, "as free with a guinea as you and me with a shilling.
