used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A horseman trotting along the stony street drew up in front of the gate with a sudden cessation of the jingling of a saber and the rattling of trappings.
AlasexclamationUS /əˈlæs/
used to show sadness, pity, or regret
From this reading PRIDE AND ITS FALL Alas, for human greatness!
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading A horseman trotting along the stony street drew up in front of the gate with a sudden cessation of the jingling of a saber and the rattling of trappings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PRIDE AND ITS FALL Alas, for human greatness!
apronnounUS /ˈeɪprən/
a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
From this reading Ayesha dropped the fish which she was cleaning at the hydrant, wiped her hands upon her dirty apron and tore it from her waist.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Two musket butts struck the ground simultaneously, as the two sentries at the gate finished their salute.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Two musket butts struck the ground simultaneously, as the two sentries at the gate finished their salute.
Ayesha
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ayesha dropped the fish which she was cleaning at the hydrant, wiped her hands upon her dirty apron and tore it from her waist.
buttsnounUS /bʌts/
plural of “butt” — thick end of the handle
From this reading Two musket butts struck the ground simultaneously, as the two sentries at the gate finished their salute.
cessationnounUS /ˌseˈseɪʃən/
a stopping
From this reading A horseman trotting along the stony street drew up in front of the gate with a sudden cessation of the jingling of a saber and the rattling of trappings.
cleaningnounUS /ˈkliːnɪŋ/
the act of making something clean
From this reading Ayesha dropped the fish which she was cleaning at the hydrant, wiped her hands upon her dirty apron and tore it from her waist.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading Ayesha dropped the fish which she was cleaning at the hydrant, wiped her hands upon her dirty apron and tore it from her waist.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading Souleima set a little pile of dishes upon the table and tried to pat her straggling hair into place.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading A horseman trotting along the stony street drew up in front of the gate with a sudden cessation of the jingling of a saber and the rattling of trappings.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Ayesha dropped the fish which she was cleaning at the hydrant, wiped her hands upon her dirty apron and tore it from her waist.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading PRIDE AND ITS FALL Alas, for human greatness!
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Two musket butts struck the ground simultaneously, as the two sentries at the gate finished their salute.
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Ayesha dropped the fish which she was cleaning at the hydrant, wiped her hands upon her dirty apron and tore it from her waist.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PRIDE AND ITS FALL Alas, for human greatness!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ayesha dropped the fish which she was cleaning at the hydrant, wiped her hands upon her dirty apron and tore it from her waist.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A horseman trotting along the stony street drew up in front of the gate with a sudden cessation of the jingling of a saber and the rattling of trappings.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading A horseman trotting along the stony street drew up in front of the gate with a sudden cessation of the jingling of a saber and the rattling of trappings.
greatnessnounUS /ˈɡreɪtnəs/
the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence
From this reading PRIDE AND ITS FALL Alas, for human greatness!
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Two musket butts struck the ground simultaneously, as the two sentries at the gate finished their salute.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Souleima set a little pile of dishes upon the table and tried to pat her straggling hair into place.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Ayesha dropped the fish which she was cleaning at the hydrant, wiped her hands upon her dirty apron and tore it from her waist.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ayesha dropped the fish which she was cleaning at the hydrant, wiped her hands upon her dirty apron and tore it from her waist.
horsemannounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
a man skilled in equitation
From this reading A horseman trotting along the stony street drew up in front of the gate with a sudden cessation of the jingling of a saber and the rattling of trappings.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading PRIDE AND ITS FALL Alas, for human greatness!
hydrantnounUS /ˈhaɪdrənt/
a faucet for drawing water from a pipe or cask
From this reading Ayesha dropped the fish which she was cleaning at the hydrant, wiped her hands upon her dirty apron and tore it from her waist.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A horseman trotting along the stony street drew up in front of the gate with a sudden cessation of the jingling of a saber and the rattling of trappings.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Souleima set a little pile of dishes upon the table and tried to pat her straggling hair into place.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ayesha dropped the fish which she was cleaning at the hydrant, wiped her hands upon her dirty apron and tore it from her waist.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading PRIDE AND ITS FALL Alas, for human greatness!
jinglingadjective
having a series of high-pitched ringing sounds like many small bells
From this reading A horseman trotting along the stony street drew up in front of the gate with a sudden cessation of the jingling of a saber and the rattling of trappings.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Souleima set a little pile of dishes upon the table and tried to pat her straggling hair into place.
musketnounUS /ˈmʌskət/
a muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel; formerly used by infantrymen
From this reading Two musket butts struck the ground simultaneously, as the two sentries at the gate finished their salute.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A horseman trotting along the stony street drew up in front of the gate with a sudden cessation of the jingling of a saber and the rattling of trappings.
patverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading Souleima set a little pile of dishes upon the table and tried to pat her straggling hair into place.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Souleima set a little pile of dishes upon the table and tried to pat her straggling hair into place.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Souleima set a little pile of dishes upon the table and tried to pat her straggling hair into place.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading PRIDE AND ITS FALL Alas, for human greatness!
rattlingnounUS /ˈrætlɪŋ/
a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)
From this reading A horseman trotting along the stony street drew up in front of the gate with a sudden cessation of the jingling of a saber and the rattling of trappings.
sabernounUS /ˈseɪbər/
a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle
From this reading A horseman trotting along the stony street drew up in front of the gate with a sudden cessation of the jingling of a saber and the rattling of trappings.
saluteverbUS /səˈluːt/
propose a toast to
From this reading Two musket butts struck the ground simultaneously, as the two sentries at the gate finished their salute.
sentriesnounUS /ˈsentriz/
plural of “sentry” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Two musket butts struck the ground simultaneously, as the two sentries at the gate finished their salute.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Souleima set a little pile of dishes upon the table and tried to pat her straggling hair into place.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ayesha dropped the fish which she was cleaning at the hydrant, wiped her hands upon her dirty apron and tore it from her waist.
simultaneouslyadverbUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəsli/
at the same instant
From this reading Two musket butts struck the ground simultaneously, as the two sentries at the gate finished their salute.
Souleima
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Souleima set a little pile of dishes upon the table and tried to pat her straggling hair into place.
stonyadjectiveUS /ˈstoʊni/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading A horseman trotting along the stony street drew up in front of the gate with a sudden cessation of the jingling of a saber and the rattling of trappings.
stragglingadjective
spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly
From this reading Souleima set a little pile of dishes upon the table and tried to pat her straggling hair into place.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A horseman trotting along the stony street drew up in front of the gate with a sudden cessation of the jingling of a saber and the rattling of trappings.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Two musket butts struck the ground simultaneously, as the two sentries at the gate finished their salute.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading A horseman trotting along the stony street drew up in front of the gate with a sudden cessation of the jingling of a saber and the rattling of trappings.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Souleima set a little pile of dishes upon the table and tried to pat her straggling hair into place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A horseman trotting along the stony street drew up in front of the gate with a sudden cessation of the jingling of a saber and the rattling of trappings.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Two musket butts struck the ground simultaneously, as the two sentries at the gate finished their salute.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Souleima set a little pile of dishes upon the table and tried to pat her straggling hair into place.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading Ayesha dropped the fish which she was cleaning at the hydrant, wiped her hands upon her dirty apron and tore it from her waist.
trappingsnounUS /ˈtræpɪŋz/
(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading A horseman trotting along the stony street drew up in front of the gate with a sudden cessation of the jingling of a saber and the rattling of trappings.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Souleima set a little pile of dishes upon the table and tried to pat her straggling hair into place.
trottingverbUS /ˈtrɑːtɪŋ/
inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading A horseman trotting along the stony street drew up in front of the gate with a sudden cessation of the jingling of a saber and the rattling of trappings.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two musket butts struck the ground simultaneously, as the two sentries at the gate finished their salute.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A horseman trotting along the stony street drew up in front of the gate with a sudden cessation of the jingling of a saber and the rattling of trappings.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Ayesha dropped the fish which she was cleaning at the hydrant, wiped her hands upon her dirty apron and tore it from her waist.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading Ayesha dropped the fish which she was cleaning at the hydrant, wiped her hands upon her dirty apron and tore it from her waist.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ayesha dropped the fish which she was cleaning at the hydrant, wiped her hands upon her dirty apron and tore it from her waist.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ayesha dropped the fish which she was cleaning at the hydrant, wiped her hands upon her dirty apron and tore it from her waist.
wipedverbUS /waɪpt/
past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading Ayesha dropped the fish which she was cleaning at the hydrant, wiped her hands upon her dirty apron and tore it from her waist.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A horseman trotting along the stony street drew up in front of the gate with a sudden cessation of the jingling of a saber and the rattling of trappings.
