used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading VAGABONDIA They took the road in the gray of a morning overcast with clouds and portentous of a storm.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Markham, pipe in mouth, his hat pulled over his eyes, his coat collar turned up, showed the way, while Hermia, her finery hidden under a long coat, followed, leading the donkey, which, after a few preliminary remonstrances, consented to accompany them.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading But they were not to be dissuaded and trudged off briskly, Monsieur Duchanel and Madam Bordier accompanying them to the cross-roads and bidding them God-speed upon their journey.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Markham, pipe in mouth, his hat pulled over his eyes, his coat collar turned up, showed the way, while Hermia, her finery hidden under a long coat, followed, leading the donkey, which, after a few preliminary remonstrances, consented to accompany them.
amblingverbUS /ˈæmbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “amble” — walk leisurely
From this reading A tarpaulin covered Hermia's orchestra and Markham's knapsack which were securely packed upon the animal--a valiant, if silent company, marching confidently into the unknown, Hermia smiling defiance at the clouds, Markham smoking grimly, the donkey ambling impassively, the least concerned of the three.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At the last moment, their host, with an eye upon the weather (and another upon Markham's hidden wallet), had sought to keep them until the skies were more propitious.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VAGABONDIA They took the road in the gray of a morning overcast with clouds and portentous of a storm.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading A tarpaulin covered Hermia's orchestra and Markham's knapsack which were securely packed upon the animal--a valiant, if silent company, marching confidently into the unknown, Hermia smiling defiance at the clouds, Markham smoking grimly, the donkey ambling impassively, the least concerned of the three.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading At the last moment, their host, with an eye upon the weather (and another upon Markham's hidden wallet), had sought to keep them until the skies were more propitious.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the last moment, their host, with an eye upon the weather (and another upon Markham's hidden wallet), had sought to keep them until the skies were more propitious.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But they were not to be dissuaded and trudged off briskly, Monsieur Duchanel and Madam Bordier accompanying them to the cross-roads and bidding them God-speed upon their journey.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading But they were not to be dissuaded and trudged off briskly, Monsieur Duchanel and Madam Bordier accompanying them to the cross-roads and bidding them God-speed upon their journey.
Bordier
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From this reading But they were not to be dissuaded and trudged off briskly, Monsieur Duchanel and Madam Bordier accompanying them to the cross-roads and bidding them God-speed upon their journey.
brisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading But they were not to be dissuaded and trudged off briskly, Monsieur Duchanel and Madam Bordier accompanying them to the cross-roads and bidding them God-speed upon their journey.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they were not to be dissuaded and trudged off briskly, Monsieur Duchanel and Madam Bordier accompanying them to the cross-roads and bidding them God-speed upon their journey.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading VAGABONDIA They took the road in the gray of a morning overcast with clouds and portentous of a storm.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Markham, pipe in mouth, his hat pulled over his eyes, his coat collar turned up, showed the way, while Hermia, her finery hidden under a long coat, followed, leading the donkey, which, after a few preliminary remonstrances, consented to accompany them.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading Markham, pipe in mouth, his hat pulled over his eyes, his coat collar turned up, showed the way, while Hermia, her finery hidden under a long coat, followed, leading the donkey, which, after a few preliminary remonstrances, consented to accompany them.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading A tarpaulin covered Hermia's orchestra and Markham's knapsack which were securely packed upon the animal--a valiant, if silent company, marching confidently into the unknown, Hermia smiling defiance at the clouds, Markham smoking grimly, the donkey ambling impassively, the least concerned of the three.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading A tarpaulin covered Hermia's orchestra and Markham's knapsack which were securely packed upon the animal--a valiant, if silent company, marching confidently into the unknown, Hermia smiling defiance at the clouds, Markham smoking grimly, the donkey ambling impassively, the least concerned of the three.
confidentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnfədəntli/
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading A tarpaulin covered Hermia's orchestra and Markham's knapsack which were securely packed upon the animal--a valiant, if silent company, marching confidently into the unknown, Hermia smiling defiance at the clouds, Markham smoking grimly, the donkey ambling impassively, the least concerned of the three.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading Markham, pipe in mouth, his hat pulled over his eyes, his coat collar turned up, showed the way, while Hermia, her finery hidden under a long coat, followed, leading the donkey, which, after a few preliminary remonstrances, consented to accompany them.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading A tarpaulin covered Hermia's orchestra and Markham's knapsack which were securely packed upon the animal--a valiant, if silent company, marching confidently into the unknown, Hermia smiling defiance at the clouds, Markham smoking grimly, the donkey ambling impassively, the least concerned of the three.
cross-roads
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From this reading But they were not to be dissuaded and trudged off briskly, Monsieur Duchanel and Madam Bordier accompanying them to the cross-roads and bidding them God-speed upon their journey.
defiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading A tarpaulin covered Hermia's orchestra and Markham's knapsack which were securely packed upon the animal--a valiant, if silent company, marching confidently into the unknown, Hermia smiling defiance at the clouds, Markham smoking grimly, the donkey ambling impassively, the least concerned of the three.
dissuadedverbUS /dɪˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “dissuade” — turn away from by persuasion
From this reading But they were not to be dissuaded and trudged off briskly, Monsieur Duchanel and Madam Bordier accompanying them to the cross-roads and bidding them God-speed upon their journey.
donkeynounUS /ˈdɑːŋki/
the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874
From this reading Markham, pipe in mouth, his hat pulled over his eyes, his coat collar turned up, showed the way, while Hermia, her finery hidden under a long coat, followed, leading the donkey, which, after a few preliminary remonstrances, consented to accompany them.
Duchanel
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From this reading But they were not to be dissuaded and trudged off briskly, Monsieur Duchanel and Madam Bordier accompanying them to the cross-roads and bidding them God-speed upon their journey.
the organ of sight
From this reading At the last moment, their host, with an eye upon the weather (and another upon Markham's hidden wallet), had sought to keep them until the skies were more propitious.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Markham, pipe in mouth, his hat pulled over his eyes, his coat collar turned up, showed the way, while Hermia, her finery hidden under a long coat, followed, leading the donkey, which, after a few preliminary remonstrances, consented to accompany them.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Markham, pipe in mouth, his hat pulled over his eyes, his coat collar turned up, showed the way, while Hermia, her finery hidden under a long coat, followed, leading the donkey, which, after a few preliminary remonstrances, consented to accompany them.
finerynounUS /ˈfaɪnəri/
elaborate or showy attire and accessories
From this reading Markham, pipe in mouth, his hat pulled over his eyes, his coat collar turned up, showed the way, while Hermia, her finery hidden under a long coat, followed, leading the donkey, which, after a few preliminary remonstrances, consented to accompany them.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Markham, pipe in mouth, his hat pulled over his eyes, his coat collar turned up, showed the way, while Hermia, her finery hidden under a long coat, followed, leading the donkey, which, after a few preliminary remonstrances, consented to accompany them.
God-speed
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From this reading But they were not to be dissuaded and trudged off briskly, Monsieur Duchanel and Madam Bordier accompanying them to the cross-roads and bidding them God-speed upon their journey.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading VAGABONDIA They took the road in the gray of a morning overcast with clouds and portentous of a storm.
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading A tarpaulin covered Hermia's orchestra and Markham's knapsack which were securely packed upon the animal--a valiant, if silent company, marching confidently into the unknown, Hermia smiling defiance at the clouds, Markham smoking grimly, the donkey ambling impassively, the least concerned of the three.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the last moment, their host, with an eye upon the weather (and another upon Markham's hidden wallet), had sought to keep them until the skies were more propitious.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Markham, pipe in mouth, his hat pulled over his eyes, his coat collar turned up, showed the way, while Hermia, her finery hidden under a long coat, followed, leading the donkey, which, after a few preliminary remonstrances, consented to accompany them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Markham, pipe in mouth, his hat pulled over his eyes, his coat collar turned up, showed the way, while Hermia, her finery hidden under a long coat, followed, leading the donkey, which, after a few preliminary remonstrances, consented to accompany them.
Hermia
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From this reading Markham, pipe in mouth, his hat pulled over his eyes, his coat collar turned up, showed the way, while Hermia, her finery hidden under a long coat, followed, leading the donkey, which, after a few preliminary remonstrances, consented to accompany them.
Hermia's
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From this reading A tarpaulin covered Hermia's orchestra and Markham's knapsack which were securely packed upon the animal--a valiant, if silent company, marching confidently into the unknown, Hermia smiling defiance at the clouds, Markham smoking grimly, the donkey ambling impassively, the least concerned of the three.
not accessible to view
From this reading At the last moment, their host, with an eye upon the weather (and another upon Markham's hidden wallet), had sought to keep them until the skies were more propitious.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Markham, pipe in mouth, his hat pulled over his eyes, his coat collar turned up, showed the way, while Hermia, her finery hidden under a long coat, followed, leading the donkey, which, after a few preliminary remonstrances, consented to accompany them.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading At the last moment, their host, with an eye upon the weather (and another upon Markham's hidden wallet), had sought to keep them until the skies were more propitious.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A tarpaulin covered Hermia's orchestra and Markham's knapsack which were securely packed upon the animal--a valiant, if silent company, marching confidently into the unknown, Hermia smiling defiance at the clouds, Markham smoking grimly, the donkey ambling impassively, the least concerned of the three.
impassivelyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpæsɪvli/
in an impassive manner
From this reading A tarpaulin covered Hermia's orchestra and Markham's knapsack which were securely packed upon the animal--a valiant, if silent company, marching confidently into the unknown, Hermia smiling defiance at the clouds, Markham smoking grimly, the donkey ambling impassively, the least concerned of the three.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading VAGABONDIA They took the road in the gray of a morning overcast with clouds and portentous of a storm.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A tarpaulin covered Hermia's orchestra and Markham's knapsack which were securely packed upon the animal--a valiant, if silent company, marching confidently into the unknown, Hermia smiling defiance at the clouds, Markham smoking grimly, the donkey ambling impassively, the least concerned of the three.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading But they were not to be dissuaded and trudged off briskly, Monsieur Duchanel and Madam Bordier accompanying them to the cross-roads and bidding them God-speed upon their journey.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading At the last moment, their host, with an eye upon the weather (and another upon Markham's hidden wallet), had sought to keep them until the skies were more propitious.
knapsacknounUS /ˈnæpsæk/
a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
From this reading A tarpaulin covered Hermia's orchestra and Markham's knapsack which were securely packed upon the animal--a valiant, if silent company, marching confidently into the unknown, Hermia smiling defiance at the clouds, Markham smoking grimly, the donkey ambling impassively, the least concerned of the three.
immediately past
From this reading At the last moment, their host, with an eye upon the weather (and another upon Markham's hidden wallet), had sought to keep them until the skies were more propitious.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Markham, pipe in mouth, his hat pulled over his eyes, his coat collar turned up, showed the way, while Hermia, her finery hidden under a long coat, followed, leading the donkey, which, after a few preliminary remonstrances, consented to accompany them.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading A tarpaulin covered Hermia's orchestra and Markham's knapsack which were securely packed upon the animal--a valiant, if silent company, marching confidently into the unknown, Hermia smiling defiance at the clouds, Markham smoking grimly, the donkey ambling impassively, the least concerned of the three.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Markham, pipe in mouth, his hat pulled over his eyes, his coat collar turned up, showed the way, while Hermia, her finery hidden under a long coat, followed, leading the donkey, which, after a few preliminary remonstrances, consented to accompany them.
a woman of refinement
From this reading But they were not to be dissuaded and trudged off briskly, Monsieur Duchanel and Madam Bordier accompanying them to the cross-roads and bidding them God-speed upon their journey.
marchingnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪŋ/
the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)
From this reading A tarpaulin covered Hermia's orchestra and Markham's knapsack which were securely packed upon the animal--a valiant, if silent company, marching confidently into the unknown, Hermia smiling defiance at the clouds, Markham smoking grimly, the donkey ambling impassively, the least concerned of the three.
Markham
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From this reading Markham, pipe in mouth, his hat pulled over his eyes, his coat collar turned up, showed the way, while Hermia, her finery hidden under a long coat, followed, leading the donkey, which, after a few preliminary remonstrances, consented to accompany them.
Markham's
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From this reading At the last moment, their host, with an eye upon the weather (and another upon Markham's hidden wallet), had sought to keep them until the skies were more propitious.
a particular point in time
From this reading At the last moment, their host, with an eye upon the weather (and another upon Markham's hidden wallet), had sought to keep them until the skies were more propitious.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading But they were not to be dissuaded and trudged off briskly, Monsieur Duchanel and Madam Bordier accompanying them to the cross-roads and bidding them God-speed upon their journey.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At the last moment, their host, with an eye upon the weather (and another upon Markham's hidden wallet), had sought to keep them until the skies were more propitious.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading VAGABONDIA They took the road in the gray of a morning overcast with clouds and portentous of a storm.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Markham, pipe in mouth, his hat pulled over his eyes, his coat collar turned up, showed the way, while Hermia, her finery hidden under a long coat, followed, leading the donkey, which, after a few preliminary remonstrances, consented to accompany them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But they were not to be dissuaded and trudged off briskly, Monsieur Duchanel and Madam Bordier accompanying them to the cross-roads and bidding them God-speed upon their journey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading VAGABONDIA They took the road in the gray of a morning overcast with clouds and portentous of a storm.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But they were not to be dissuaded and trudged off briskly, Monsieur Duchanel and Madam Bordier accompanying them to the cross-roads and bidding them God-speed upon their journey.
orchestranounUS /ˈɔːrkəstrə/
a musical organization consisting of a group of instrumentalists including string players
From this reading A tarpaulin covered Hermia's orchestra and Markham's knapsack which were securely packed upon the animal--a valiant, if silent company, marching confidently into the unknown, Hermia smiling defiance at the clouds, Markham smoking grimly, the donkey ambling impassively, the least concerned of the three.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Markham, pipe in mouth, his hat pulled over his eyes, his coat collar turned up, showed the way, while Hermia, her finery hidden under a long coat, followed, leading the donkey, which, after a few preliminary remonstrances, consented to accompany them.
overcastnounUS /ˈoʊvərkæst/
the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds
From this reading VAGABONDIA They took the road in the gray of a morning overcast with clouds and portentous of a storm.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading A tarpaulin covered Hermia's orchestra and Markham's knapsack which were securely packed upon the animal--a valiant, if silent company, marching confidently into the unknown, Hermia smiling defiance at the clouds, Markham smoking grimly, the donkey ambling impassively, the least concerned of the three.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Markham, pipe in mouth, his hat pulled over his eyes, his coat collar turned up, showed the way, while Hermia, her finery hidden under a long coat, followed, leading the donkey, which, after a few preliminary remonstrances, consented to accompany them.
portentousadjectiveUS /pɔːrˈtentəs/
of momentous or ominous significance
From this reading VAGABONDIA They took the road in the gray of a morning overcast with clouds and portentous of a storm.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading Markham, pipe in mouth, his hat pulled over his eyes, his coat collar turned up, showed the way, while Hermia, her finery hidden under a long coat, followed, leading the donkey, which, after a few preliminary remonstrances, consented to accompany them.
propitiousadjectiveUS /prəˈpɪʃəs/
presenting favorable circumstances; likely to result in or show signs of success
From this reading At the last moment, their host, with an eye upon the weather (and another upon Markham's hidden wallet), had sought to keep them until the skies were more propitious.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Markham, pipe in mouth, his hat pulled over his eyes, his coat collar turned up, showed the way, while Hermia, her finery hidden under a long coat, followed, leading the donkey, which, after a few preliminary remonstrances, consented to accompany them.
remonstrances
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From this reading Markham, pipe in mouth, his hat pulled over his eyes, his coat collar turned up, showed the way, while Hermia, her finery hidden under a long coat, followed, leading the donkey, which, after a few preliminary remonstrances, consented to accompany them.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading VAGABONDIA They took the road in the gray of a morning overcast with clouds and portentous of a storm.
securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
From this reading A tarpaulin covered Hermia's orchestra and Markham's knapsack which were securely packed upon the animal--a valiant, if silent company, marching confidently into the unknown, Hermia smiling defiance at the clouds, Markham smoking grimly, the donkey ambling impassively, the least concerned of the three.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Markham, pipe in mouth, his hat pulled over his eyes, his coat collar turned up, showed the way, while Hermia, her finery hidden under a long coat, followed, leading the donkey, which, after a few preliminary remonstrances, consented to accompany them.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading A tarpaulin covered Hermia's orchestra and Markham's knapsack which were securely packed upon the animal--a valiant, if silent company, marching confidently into the unknown, Hermia smiling defiance at the clouds, Markham smoking grimly, the donkey ambling impassively, the least concerned of the three.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading At the last moment, their host, with an eye upon the weather (and another upon Markham's hidden wallet), had sought to keep them until the skies were more propitious.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading A tarpaulin covered Hermia's orchestra and Markham's knapsack which were securely packed upon the animal--a valiant, if silent company, marching confidently into the unknown, Hermia smiling defiance at the clouds, Markham smoking grimly, the donkey ambling impassively, the least concerned of the three.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading A tarpaulin covered Hermia's orchestra and Markham's knapsack which were securely packed upon the animal--a valiant, if silent company, marching confidently into the unknown, Hermia smiling defiance at the clouds, Markham smoking grimly, the donkey ambling impassively, the least concerned of the three.
that is looked for
From this reading At the last moment, their host, with an eye upon the weather (and another upon Markham's hidden wallet), had sought to keep them until the skies were more propitious.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading VAGABONDIA They took the road in the gray of a morning overcast with clouds and portentous of a storm.
tarpaulinnoun
waterproofed canvas
From this reading A tarpaulin covered Hermia's orchestra and Markham's knapsack which were securely packed upon the animal--a valiant, if silent company, marching confidently into the unknown, Hermia smiling defiance at the clouds, Markham smoking grimly, the donkey ambling impassively, the least concerned of the three.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VAGABONDIA They took the road in the gray of a morning overcast with clouds and portentous of a storm.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At the last moment, their host, with an eye upon the weather (and another upon Markham's hidden wallet), had sought to keep them until the skies were more propitious.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At the last moment, their host, with an eye upon the weather (and another upon Markham's hidden wallet), had sought to keep them until the skies were more propitious.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading VAGABONDIA They took the road in the gray of a morning overcast with clouds and portentous of a storm.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A tarpaulin covered Hermia's orchestra and Markham's knapsack which were securely packed upon the animal--a valiant, if silent company, marching confidently into the unknown, Hermia smiling defiance at the clouds, Markham smoking grimly, the donkey ambling impassively, the least concerned of the three.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the last moment, their host, with an eye upon the weather (and another upon Markham's hidden wallet), had sought to keep them until the skies were more propitious.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading VAGABONDIA They took the road in the gray of a morning overcast with clouds and portentous of a storm.
trudgedverbUS /trʌdʒd/
past form of “trudge” — walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
From this reading But they were not to be dissuaded and trudged off briskly, Monsieur Duchanel and Madam Bordier accompanying them to the cross-roads and bidding them God-speed upon their journey.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Markham, pipe in mouth, his hat pulled over his eyes, his coat collar turned up, showed the way, while Hermia, her finery hidden under a long coat, followed, leading the donkey, which, after a few preliminary remonstrances, consented to accompany them.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Markham, pipe in mouth, his hat pulled over his eyes, his coat collar turned up, showed the way, while Hermia, her finery hidden under a long coat, followed, leading the donkey, which, after a few preliminary remonstrances, consented to accompany them.
not known
From this reading A tarpaulin covered Hermia's orchestra and Markham's knapsack which were securely packed upon the animal--a valiant, if silent company, marching confidently into the unknown, Hermia smiling defiance at the clouds, Markham smoking grimly, the donkey ambling impassively, the least concerned of the three.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading At the last moment, their host, with an eye upon the weather (and another upon Markham's hidden wallet), had sought to keep them until the skies were more propitious.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Markham, pipe in mouth, his hat pulled over his eyes, his coat collar turned up, showed the way, while Hermia, her finery hidden under a long coat, followed, leading the donkey, which, after a few preliminary remonstrances, consented to accompany them.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At the last moment, their host, with an eye upon the weather (and another upon Markham's hidden wallet), had sought to keep them until the skies were more propitious.
VAGABONDIA
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From this reading VAGABONDIA They took the road in the gray of a morning overcast with clouds and portentous of a storm.
valiantadjUS /ˈvæl.jənt/
Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)
From this reading A tarpaulin covered Hermia's orchestra and Markham's knapsack which were securely packed upon the animal--a valiant, if silent company, marching confidently into the unknown, Hermia smiling defiance at the clouds, Markham smoking grimly, the donkey ambling impassively, the least concerned of the three.
walletnounUS /ˈwɔːlət/
a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money
From this reading At the last moment, their host, with an eye upon the weather (and another upon Markham's hidden wallet), had sought to keep them until the skies were more propitious.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Markham, pipe in mouth, his hat pulled over his eyes, his coat collar turned up, showed the way, while Hermia, her finery hidden under a long coat, followed, leading the donkey, which, after a few preliminary remonstrances, consented to accompany them.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading At the last moment, their host, with an eye upon the weather (and another upon Markham's hidden wallet), had sought to keep them until the skies were more propitious.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At the last moment, their host, with an eye upon the weather (and another upon Markham's hidden wallet), had sought to keep them until the skies were more propitious.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Markham, pipe in mouth, his hat pulled over his eyes, his coat collar turned up, showed the way, while Hermia, her finery hidden under a long coat, followed, leading the donkey, which, after a few preliminary remonstrances, consented to accompany them.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Markham, pipe in mouth, his hat pulled over his eyes, his coat collar turned up, showed the way, while Hermia, her finery hidden under a long coat, followed, leading the donkey, which, after a few preliminary remonstrances, consented to accompany them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading VAGABONDIA They took the road in the gray of a morning overcast with clouds and portentous of a storm.
