used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When we last saw him he was entering a little town on the frontiers of Burgundy, just after the cool sunset of a chilly spring day.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading We left Edward Langdale at nightfall, and, by the reader's good leave, may as well take him up again about the same hour, but with an interval of some ten days.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When we last saw him he was entering a little town on the frontiers of Burgundy, just after the cool sunset of a chilly spring day.
anew
From this reading We left Edward Langdale at nightfall, and, by the reader's good leave, may as well take him up again about the same hour, but with an interval of some ten days.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Well, sir," said Jacques Beaupré, who was a good deal tired with a longer day's ride than usual, "everybody says you will find the town full of soldiers; and we all know where fighting men are there is no room for civil men."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading We left Edward Langdale at nightfall, and, by the reader's good leave, may as well take him up again about the same hour, but with an interval of some ten days.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We left Edward Langdale at nightfall, and, by the reader's good leave, may as well take him up again about the same hour, but with an interval of some ten days.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Well, sir," said Jacques Beaupré, who was a good deal tired with a longer day's ride than usual, "everybody says you will find the town full of soldiers; and we all know where fighting men are there is no room for civil men."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We left Edward Langdale at nightfall, and, by the reader's good leave, may as well take him up again about the same hour, but with an interval of some ten days.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We left Edward Langdale at nightfall, and, by the reader's good leave, may as well take him up again about the same hour, but with an interval of some ten days.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The interval measured upon the earth's surface must be equally great.
Beaupré
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, sir," said Jacques Beaupré, who was a good deal tired with a longer day's ride than usual, "everybody says you will find the town full of soldiers; and we all know where fighting men are there is no room for civil men."
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading He was now riding out of the fine old town of Niort after a warm day's journey; for even under the genial sky of France ten days will make a great difference, and bring the warm breath of the South to expand the flowers, though winter even there will sometimes linger in the lap of spring.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He was now riding out of the fine old town of Niort after a warm day's journey; for even under the genial sky of France ten days will make a great difference, and bring the warm breath of the South to expand the flowers, though winter even there will sometimes linger in the lap of spring.
BurgundynounUS /ˈbɜːrɡəndi/
a former province of eastern France that is famous for its wines
From this reading When we last saw him he was entering a little town on the frontiers of Burgundy, just after the cool sunset of a chilly spring day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We left Edward Langdale at nightfall, and, by the reader's good leave, may as well take him up again about the same hour, but with an interval of some ten days.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We left Edward Langdale at nightfall, and, by the reader's good leave, may as well take him up again about the same hour, but with an interval of some ten days.
chillyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪli/
not characterized by emotion
From this reading When we last saw him he was entering a little town on the frontiers of Burgundy, just after the cool sunset of a chilly spring day.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading "Well, sir," said Jacques Beaupré, who was a good deal tired with a longer day's ride than usual, "everybody says you will find the town full of soldiers; and we all know where fighting men are there is no room for civil men."
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading When we last saw him he was entering a little town on the frontiers of Burgundy, just after the cool sunset of a chilly spring day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When we last saw him he was entering a little town on the frontiers of Burgundy, just after the cool sunset of a chilly spring day.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He was now riding out of the fine old town of Niort after a warm day's journey; for even under the genial sky of France ten days will make a great difference, and bring the warm breath of the South to expand the flowers, though winter even there will sometimes linger in the lap of spring.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading We left Edward Langdale at nightfall, and, by the reader's good leave, may as well take him up again about the same hour, but with an interval of some ten days.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "Well, sir," said Jacques Beaupré, who was a good deal tired with a longer day's ride than usual, "everybody says you will find the town full of soldiers; and we all know where fighting men are there is no room for civil men."
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading He was now riding out of the fine old town of Niort after a warm day's journey; for even under the genial sky of France ten days will make a great difference, and bring the warm breath of the South to expand the flowers, though winter even there will sometimes linger in the lap of spring.
earth'snounUS /ɜːrθs/
possessive form of “earth” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The interval measured upon the earth's surface must be equally great.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading We left Edward Langdale at nightfall, and, by the reader's good leave, may as well take him up again about the same hour, but with an interval of some ten days.
a movement into or inward
From this reading When we last saw him he was entering a little town on the frontiers of Burgundy, just after the cool sunset of a chilly spring day.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading The interval measured upon the earth's surface must be equally great.
divisible by two
From this reading He was now riding out of the fine old town of Niort after a warm day's journey; for even under the genial sky of France ten days will make a great difference, and bring the warm breath of the South to expand the flowers, though winter even there will sometimes linger in the lap of spring.
every person
From this reading "Well, sir," said Jacques Beaupré, who was a good deal tired with a longer day's ride than usual, "everybody says you will find the town full of soldiers; and we all know where fighting men are there is no room for civil men."
expandverbUS /ɪkˈspænd/
extend in one or more directions
From this reading He was now riding out of the fine old town of Niort after a warm day's journey; for even under the genial sky of France ten days will make a great difference, and bring the warm breath of the South to expand the flowers, though winter even there will sometimes linger in the lap of spring.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading "Well, sir," said Jacques Beaupré, who was a good deal tired with a longer day's ride than usual, "everybody says you will find the town full of soldiers; and we all know where fighting men are there is no room for civil men."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Well, sir," said Jacques Beaupré, who was a good deal tired with a longer day's ride than usual, "everybody says you will find the town full of soldiers; and we all know where fighting men are there is no room for civil men."
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading He was now riding out of the fine old town of Niort after a warm day's journey; for even under the genial sky of France ten days will make a great difference, and bring the warm breath of the South to expand the flowers, though winter even there will sometimes linger in the lap of spring.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading He was now riding out of the fine old town of Niort after a warm day's journey; for even under the genial sky of France ten days will make a great difference, and bring the warm breath of the South to expand the flowers, though winter even there will sometimes linger in the lap of spring.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was now riding out of the fine old town of Niort after a warm day's journey; for even under the genial sky of France ten days will make a great difference, and bring the warm breath of the South to expand the flowers, though winter even there will sometimes linger in the lap of spring.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading He was now riding out of the fine old town of Niort after a warm day's journey; for even under the genial sky of France ten days will make a great difference, and bring the warm breath of the South to expand the flowers, though winter even there will sometimes linger in the lap of spring.
frontiersnounUS /frənˈtɪrz/
plural of “frontier” — a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading When we last saw him he was entering a little town on the frontiers of Burgundy, just after the cool sunset of a chilly spring day.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "Well, sir," said Jacques Beaupré, who was a good deal tired with a longer day's ride than usual, "everybody says you will find the town full of soldiers; and we all know where fighting men are there is no room for civil men."
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading He was now riding out of the fine old town of Niort after a warm day's journey; for even under the genial sky of France ten days will make a great difference, and bring the warm breath of the South to expand the flowers, though winter even there will sometimes linger in the lap of spring.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading We left Edward Langdale at nightfall, and, by the reader's good leave, may as well take him up again about the same hour, but with an interval of some ten days.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The interval measured upon the earth's surface must be equally great.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When we last saw him he was entering a little town on the frontiers of Burgundy, just after the cool sunset of a chilly spring day.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We left Edward Langdale at nightfall, and, by the reader's good leave, may as well take him up again about the same hour, but with an interval of some ten days.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading We left Edward Langdale at nightfall, and, by the reader's good leave, may as well take him up again about the same hour, but with an interval of some ten days.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was now riding out of the fine old town of Niort after a warm day's journey; for even under the genial sky of France ten days will make a great difference, and bring the warm breath of the South to expand the flowers, though winter even there will sometimes linger in the lap of spring.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading We left Edward Langdale at nightfall, and, by the reader's good leave, may as well take him up again about the same hour, but with an interval of some ten days.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, sir," said Jacques Beaupré, who was a good deal tired with a longer day's ride than usual, "everybody says you will find the town full of soldiers; and we all know where fighting men are there is no room for civil men."
Jacques
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, sir," said Jacques Beaupré, who was a good deal tired with a longer day's ride than usual, "everybody says you will find the town full of soldiers; and we all know where fighting men are there is no room for civil men."
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading He was now riding out of the fine old town of Niort after a warm day's journey; for even under the genial sky of France ten days will make a great difference, and bring the warm breath of the South to expand the flowers, though winter even there will sometimes linger in the lap of spring.
and nothing more
From this reading When we last saw him he was entering a little town on the frontiers of Burgundy, just after the cool sunset of a chilly spring day.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Well, sir," said Jacques Beaupré, who was a good deal tired with a longer day's ride than usual, "everybody says you will find the town full of soldiers; and we all know where fighting men are there is no room for civil men."
Langdale
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We left Edward Langdale at nightfall, and, by the reader's good leave, may as well take him up again about the same hour, but with an interval of some ten days.
lapverbUS /læp/
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading He was now riding out of the fine old town of Niort after a warm day's journey; for even under the genial sky of France ten days will make a great difference, and bring the warm breath of the South to expand the flowers, though winter even there will sometimes linger in the lap of spring.
immediately past
From this reading When we last saw him he was entering a little town on the frontiers of Burgundy, just after the cool sunset of a chilly spring day.
go away from a place
From this reading We left Edward Langdale at nightfall, and, by the reader's good leave, may as well take him up again about the same hour, but with an interval of some ten days.
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 We left Edward Langdale at nightfall, and, by the reader's good leave, may as well take him up again about the same hour, but with an interval of some ten days.
lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading He was now riding out of the fine old town of Niort after a warm day's journey; for even under the genial sky of France ten days will make a great difference, and bring the warm breath of the South to expand the flowers, though winter even there will sometimes linger in the lap of spring.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When we last saw him he was entering a little town on the frontiers of Burgundy, just after the cool sunset of a chilly spring day.
for more time
From this reading "Well, sir," said Jacques Beaupré, who was a good deal tired with a longer day's ride than usual, "everybody says you will find the town full of soldiers; and we all know where fighting men are there is no room for civil men."
engage in
From this reading He was now riding out of the fine old town of Niort after a warm day's journey; for even under the genial sky of France ten days will make a great difference, and bring the warm breath of the South to expand the flowers, though winter even there will sometimes linger in the lap of spring.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading We left Edward Langdale at nightfall, and, by the reader's good leave, may as well take him up again about the same hour, but with an interval of some ten days.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading The interval measured upon the earth's surface must be equally great.
the force of workers available
From this reading "Well, sir," said Jacques Beaupré, who was a good deal tired with a longer day's ride than usual, "everybody says you will find the town full of soldiers; and we all know where fighting men are there is no room for civil men."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The interval measured upon the earth's surface must be equally great.
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading We left Edward Langdale at nightfall, and, by the reader's good leave, may as well take him up again about the same hour, but with an interval of some ten days.
Niort
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was now riding out of the fine old town of Niort after a warm day's journey; for even under the genial sky of France ten days will make a great difference, and bring the warm breath of the South to expand the flowers, though winter even there will sometimes linger in the lap of spring.
not any; not one
From this reading "Well, sir," said Jacques Beaupré, who was a good deal tired with a longer day's ride than usual, "everybody says you will find the town full of soldiers; and we all know where fighting men are there is no room for civil men."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He was now riding out of the fine old town of Niort after a warm day's journey; for even under the genial sky of France ten days will make a great difference, and bring the warm breath of the South to expand the flowers, though winter even there will sometimes linger in the lap of spring.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We left Edward Langdale at nightfall, and, by the reader's good leave, may as well take him up again about the same hour, but with an interval of some ten days.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was now riding out of the fine old town of Niort after a warm day's journey; for even under the genial sky of France ten days will make a great difference, and bring the warm breath of the South to expand the flowers, though winter even there will sometimes linger in the lap of spring.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When we last saw him he was entering a little town on the frontiers of Burgundy, just after the cool sunset of a chilly spring day.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was now riding out of the fine old town of Niort after a warm day's journey; for even under the genial sky of France ten days will make a great difference, and bring the warm breath of the South to expand the flowers, though winter even there will sometimes linger in the lap of spring.
reader'snounUS /ˈriːdərz/
possessive form of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading We left Edward Langdale at nightfall, and, by the reader's good leave, may as well take him up again about the same hour, but with an interval of some ten days.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading "Well, sir," said Jacques Beaupré, who was a good deal tired with a longer day's ride than usual, "everybody says you will find the town full of soldiers; and we all know where fighting men are there is no room for civil men."
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading He was now riding out of the fine old town of Niort after a warm day's journey; for even under the genial sky of France ten days will make a great difference, and bring the warm breath of the South to expand the flowers, though winter even there will sometimes linger in the lap of spring.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Well, sir," said Jacques Beaupré, who was a good deal tired with a longer day's ride than usual, "everybody says you will find the town full of soldiers; and we all know where fighting men are there is no room for civil men."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, sir," said Jacques Beaupré, who was a good deal tired with a longer day's ride than usual, "everybody says you will find the town full of soldiers; and we all know where fighting men are there is no room for civil men."
Identical; not different.
From this reading We left Edward Langdale at nightfall, and, by the reader's good leave, may as well take him up again about the same hour, but with an interval of some ten days.
cut with a saw
From this reading When we last saw him he was entering a little town on the frontiers of Burgundy, just after the cool sunset of a chilly spring day.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "Well, sir," said Jacques Beaupré, who was a good deal tired with a longer day's ride than usual, "everybody says you will find the town full of soldiers; and we all know where fighting men are there is no room for civil men."
term of address for a man
From this reading "Well, sir," said Jacques Beaupré, who was a good deal tired with a longer day's ride than usual, "everybody says you will find the town full of soldiers; and we all know where fighting men are there is no room for civil men."
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading He was now riding out of the fine old town of Niort after a warm day's journey; for even under the genial sky of France ten days will make a great difference, and bring the warm breath of the South to expand the flowers, though winter even there will sometimes linger in the lap of spring.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading "Well, sir," said Jacques Beaupré, who was a good deal tired with a longer day's ride than usual, "everybody says you will find the town full of soldiers; and we all know where fighting men are there is no room for civil men."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading We left Edward Langdale at nightfall, and, by the reader's good leave, may as well take him up again about the same hour, but with an interval of some ten days.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading He was now riding out of the fine old town of Niort after a warm day's journey; for even under the genial sky of France ten days will make a great difference, and bring the warm breath of the South to expand the flowers, though winter even there will sometimes linger in the lap of spring.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading He was now riding out of the fine old town of Niort after a warm day's journey; for even under the genial sky of France ten days will make a great difference, and bring the warm breath of the South to expand the flowers, though winter even there will sometimes linger in the lap of spring.
the season of growth
From this reading When we last saw him he was entering a little town on the frontiers of Burgundy, just after the cool sunset of a chilly spring day.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading When we last saw him he was entering a little town on the frontiers of Burgundy, just after the cool sunset of a chilly spring day.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading The interval measured upon the earth's surface must be equally great.
carry out
From this reading We left Edward Langdale at nightfall, and, by the reader's good leave, may as well take him up again about the same hour, but with an interval of some ten days.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading We left Edward Langdale at nightfall, and, by the reader's good leave, may as well take him up again about the same hour, but with an interval of some ten days.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Well, sir," said Jacques Beaupré, who was a good deal tired with a longer day's ride than usual, "everybody says you will find the town full of soldiers; and we all know where fighting men are there is no room for civil men."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We left Edward Langdale at nightfall, and, by the reader's good leave, may as well take him up again about the same hour, but with an interval of some ten days.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was now riding out of the fine old town of Niort after a warm day's journey; for even under the genial sky of France ten days will make a great difference, and bring the warm breath of the South to expand the flowers, though winter even there will sometimes linger in the lap of spring.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He was now riding out of the fine old town of Niort after a warm day's journey; for even under the genial sky of France ten days will make a great difference, and bring the warm breath of the South to expand the flowers, though winter even there will sometimes linger in the lap of spring.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading "Well, sir," said Jacques Beaupré, who was a good deal tired with a longer day's ride than usual, "everybody says you will find the town full of soldiers; and we all know where fighting men are there is no room for civil men."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was now riding out of the fine old town of Niort after a warm day's journey; for even under the genial sky of France ten days will make a great difference, and bring the warm breath of the South to expand the flowers, though winter even there will sometimes linger in the lap of spring.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading When we last saw him he was entering a little town on the frontiers of Burgundy, just after the cool sunset of a chilly spring day.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He was now riding out of the fine old town of Niort after a warm day's journey; for even under the genial sky of France ten days will make a great difference, and bring the warm breath of the South to expand the flowers, though winter even there will sometimes linger in the lap of spring.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading We left Edward Langdale at nightfall, and, by the reader's good leave, may as well take him up again about the same hour, but with an interval of some ten days.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The interval measured upon the earth's surface must be equally great.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "Well, sir," said Jacques Beaupré, who was a good deal tired with a longer day's ride than usual, "everybody says you will find the town full of soldiers; and we all know where fighting men are there is no room for civil men."
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading He was now riding out of the fine old town of Niort after a warm day's journey; for even under the genial sky of France ten days will make a great difference, and bring the warm breath of the South to expand the flowers, though winter even there will sometimes linger in the lap of spring.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When we last saw him he was entering a little town on the frontiers of Burgundy, just after the cool sunset of a chilly spring day.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We left Edward Langdale at nightfall, and, by the reader's good leave, may as well take him up again about the same hour, but with an interval of some ten days.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading We left Edward Langdale at nightfall, and, by the reader's good leave, may as well take him up again about the same hour, but with an interval of some ten days.
at the time that
From this reading When we last saw him he was entering a little town on the frontiers of Burgundy, just after the cool sunset of a chilly spring day.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Well, sir," said Jacques Beaupré, who was a good deal tired with a longer day's ride than usual, "everybody says you will find the town full of soldiers; and we all know where fighting men are there is no room for civil men."
which person or people
From this reading "Well, sir," said Jacques Beaupré, who was a good deal tired with a longer day's ride than usual, "everybody says you will find the town full of soldiers; and we all know where fighting men are there is no room for civil men."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He was now riding out of the fine old town of Niort after a warm day's journey; for even under the genial sky of France ten days will make a great difference, and bring the warm breath of the South to expand the flowers, though winter even there will sometimes linger in the lap of spring.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading He was now riding out of the fine old town of Niort after a warm day's journey; for even under the genial sky of France ten days will make a great difference, and bring the warm breath of the South to expand the flowers, though winter even there will sometimes linger in the lap of spring.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We left Edward Langdale at nightfall, and, by the reader's good leave, may as well take him up again about the same hour, but with an interval of some ten days.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, sir," said Jacques Beaupré, who was a good deal tired with a longer day's ride than usual, "everybody says you will find the town full of soldiers; and we all know where fighting men are there is no room for civil men."
