used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All Coventry was thronged with people keeping holiday, and at the Blue Boar a scene of wild confusion reigned.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The players, with knitted brows, stalked about the quieter nooks, going over their several parts, and looking to their costumes, which were for the most part upon their backs; while the thumping and pounding of the carpenters at work upon the stage in the inn-yard were enough to drive a quiet-loving person wild.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE MAY-DAY PLAY It was soon afternoon.
(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 All Coventry was thronged with people keeping holiday, and at the Blue Boar a scene of wild confusion reigned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All Coventry was thronged with people keeping holiday, and at the Blue Boar a scene of wild confusion reigned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All Coventry was thronged with people keeping holiday, and at the Blue Boar a scene of wild confusion reigned.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading The players, with knitted brows, stalked about the quieter nooks, going over their several parts, and looking to their costumes, which were for the most part upon their backs; while the thumping and pounding of the carpenters at work upon the stage in the inn-yard were enough to drive a quiet-loving person wild.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading All Coventry was thronged with people keeping holiday, and at the Blue Boar a scene of wild confusion reigned.
BoarnounUS /bɔːr/
Old World wild swine having a narrow body and prominent tusks from which most domestic swine come; introduced in United States
From this reading All Coventry was thronged with people keeping holiday, and at the Blue Boar a scene of wild confusion reigned.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading The players, with knitted brows, stalked about the quieter nooks, going over their several parts, and looking to their costumes, which were for the most part upon their backs; while the thumping and pounding of the carpenters at work upon the stage in the inn-yard were enough to drive a quiet-loving person wild.
carpentersnounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntərz/
plural of “carpenter” — a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading The players, with knitted brows, stalked about the quieter nooks, going over their several parts, and looking to their costumes, which were for the most part upon their backs; while the thumping and pounding of the carpenters at work upon the stage in the inn-yard were enough to drive a quiet-loving person wild.
cobbledverbUS /ˈkɑːbəld/
past form of “cobble” — pave with cobblestones
From this reading Tap-room and hall were crowded with guests, and in the cobbled court horses innumerable stamped and whinnied.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading All Coventry was thronged with people keeping holiday, and at the Blue Boar a scene of wild confusion reigned.
costumesnounUS /kɑːˈstuːmz/
plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading The players, with knitted brows, stalked about the quieter nooks, going over their several parts, and looking to their costumes, which were for the most part upon their backs; while the thumping and pounding of the carpenters at work upon the stage in the inn-yard were enough to drive a quiet-loving person wild.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Tap-room and hall were crowded with guests, and in the cobbled court horses innumerable stamped and whinnied.
CoventrynounUS /ˈkʌvəntri/
the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)
From this reading All Coventry was thronged with people keeping holiday, and at the Blue Boar a scene of wild confusion reigned.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading Tap-room and hall were crowded with guests, and in the cobbled court horses innumerable stamped and whinnied.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading The players, with knitted brows, stalked about the quieter nooks, going over their several parts, and looking to their costumes, which were for the most part upon their backs; while the thumping and pounding of the carpenters at work upon the stage in the inn-yard were enough to drive a quiet-loving person wild.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The players, with knitted brows, stalked about the quieter nooks, going over their several parts, and looking to their costumes, which were for the most part upon their backs; while the thumping and pounding of the carpenters at work upon the stage in the inn-yard were enough to drive a quiet-loving person wild.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The players, with knitted brows, stalked about the quieter nooks, going over their several parts, and looking to their costumes, which were for the most part upon their backs; while the thumping and pounding of the carpenters at work upon the stage in the inn-yard were enough to drive a quiet-loving person wild.
the act of departing
From this reading The players, with knitted brows, stalked about the quieter nooks, going over their several parts, and looking to their costumes, which were for the most part upon their backs; while the thumping and pounding of the carpenters at work upon the stage in the inn-yard were enough to drive a quiet-loving person wild.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Tap-room and hall were crowded with guests, and in the cobbled court horses innumerable stamped and whinnied.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Tap-room and hall were crowded with guests, and in the cobbled court horses innumerable stamped and whinnied.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nick scarcely knew whether he were on his head or on his heels.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Nick scarcely knew whether he were on his head or on his heels.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading Nick scarcely knew whether he were on his head or on his heels.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nick scarcely knew whether he were on his head or on his heels.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading All Coventry was thronged with people keeping holiday, and at the Blue Boar a scene of wild confusion reigned.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Tap-room and hall were crowded with guests, and in the cobbled court horses innumerable stamped and whinnied.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tap-room and hall were crowded with guests, and in the cobbled court horses innumerable stamped and whinnied.
inn-yard
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From this reading The players, with knitted brows, stalked about the quieter nooks, going over their several parts, and looking to their costumes, which were for the most part upon their backs; while the thumping and pounding of the carpenters at work upon the stage in the inn-yard were enough to drive a quiet-loving person wild.
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading Tap-room and hall were crowded with guests, and in the cobbled court horses innumerable stamped and whinnied.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE MAY-DAY PLAY It was soon afternoon.
conformity or harmony
From this reading All Coventry was thronged with people keeping holiday, and at the Blue Boar a scene of wild confusion reigned.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Nick scarcely knew whether he were on his head or on his heels.
knittedadjectiveUS /ˈnɪtəd/
made by intertwining threads in a series of connected loops rather than by weaving
From this reading The players, with knitted brows, stalked about the quieter nooks, going over their several parts, and looking to their costumes, which were for the most part upon their backs; while the thumping and pounding of the carpenters at work upon the stage in the inn-yard were enough to drive a quiet-loving person wild.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The players, with knitted brows, stalked about the quieter nooks, going over their several parts, and looking to their costumes, which were for the most part upon their backs; while the thumping and pounding of the carpenters at work upon the stage in the inn-yard were enough to drive a quiet-loving person wild.
MAY-DAY
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From this reading THE MAY-DAY PLAY It was soon afternoon.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The players, with knitted brows, stalked about the quieter nooks, going over their several parts, and looking to their costumes, which were for the most part upon their backs; while the thumping and pounding of the carpenters at work upon the stage in the inn-yard were enough to drive a quiet-loving person wild.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Nick scarcely knew whether he were on his head or on his heels.
nooksnounUS /nʊks/
plural of “nook” — a sheltered and secluded place
From this reading The players, with knitted brows, stalked about the quieter nooks, going over their several parts, and looking to their costumes, which were for the most part upon their backs; while the thumping and pounding of the carpenters at work upon the stage in the inn-yard were enough to drive a quiet-loving person wild.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All Coventry was thronged with people keeping holiday, and at the Blue Boar a scene of wild confusion reigned.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nick scarcely knew whether he were on his head or on his heels.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nick scarcely knew whether he were on his head or on his heels.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The players, with knitted brows, stalked about the quieter nooks, going over their several parts, and looking to their costumes, which were for the most part upon their backs; while the thumping and pounding of the carpenters at work upon the stage in the inn-yard were enough to drive a quiet-loving person wild.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The players, with knitted brows, stalked about the quieter nooks, going over their several parts, and looking to their costumes, which were for the most part upon their backs; while the thumping and pounding of the carpenters at work upon the stage in the inn-yard were enough to drive a quiet-loving person wild.
the local environment
From this reading The players, with knitted brows, stalked about the quieter nooks, going over their several parts, and looking to their costumes, which were for the most part upon their backs; while the thumping and pounding of the carpenters at work upon the stage in the inn-yard were enough to drive a quiet-loving person wild.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading All Coventry was thronged with people keeping holiday, and at the Blue Boar a scene of wild confusion reigned.
a human being
From this reading The players, with knitted brows, stalked about the quieter nooks, going over their several parts, and looking to their costumes, which were for the most part upon their backs; while the thumping and pounding of the carpenters at work upon the stage in the inn-yard were enough to drive a quiet-loving person wild.
participate in games or sport
From this reading THE MAY-DAY PLAY It was soon afternoon.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading The players, with knitted brows, stalked about the quieter nooks, going over their several parts, and looking to their costumes, which were for the most part upon their backs; while the thumping and pounding of the carpenters at work upon the stage in the inn-yard were enough to drive a quiet-loving person wild.
poundingnounUS /ˈpaʊndɪŋ/
repeated heavy blows
From this reading The players, with knitted brows, stalked about the quieter nooks, going over their several parts, and looking to their costumes, which were for the most part upon their backs; while the thumping and pounding of the carpenters at work upon the stage in the inn-yard were enough to drive a quiet-loving person wild.
quiet-loving
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The players, with knitted brows, stalked about the quieter nooks, going over their several parts, and looking to their costumes, which were for the most part upon their backs; while the thumping and pounding of the carpenters at work upon the stage in the inn-yard were enough to drive a quiet-loving person wild.
quieteradjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪətər/
comparative of “quiet” — characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The players, with knitted brows, stalked about the quieter nooks, going over their several parts, and looking to their costumes, which were for the most part upon their backs; while the thumping and pounding of the carpenters at work upon the stage in the inn-yard were enough to drive a quiet-loving person wild.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading All Coventry was thronged with people keeping holiday, and at the Blue Boar a scene of wild confusion reigned.
only a very short time before
From this reading Nick scarcely knew whether he were on his head or on his heels.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading All Coventry was thronged with people keeping holiday, and at the Blue Boar a scene of wild confusion reigned.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The players, with knitted brows, stalked about the quieter nooks, going over their several parts, and looking to their costumes, which were for the most part upon their backs; while the thumping and pounding of the carpenters at work upon the stage in the inn-yard were enough to drive a quiet-loving person wild.
in the near future
From this reading THE MAY-DAY PLAY It was soon afternoon.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The players, with knitted brows, stalked about the quieter nooks, going over their several parts, and looking to their costumes, which were for the most part upon their backs; while the thumping and pounding of the carpenters at work upon the stage in the inn-yard were enough to drive a quiet-loving person wild.
stalkedadjectiveUS /stɔːkt/
having or growing on or from a peduncle or stalk
From this reading The players, with knitted brows, stalked about the quieter nooks, going over their several parts, and looking to their costumes, which were for the most part upon their backs; while the thumping and pounding of the carpenters at work upon the stage in the inn-yard were enough to drive a quiet-loving person wild.
stampedverbUS /stæmpt/
past form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading Tap-room and hall were crowded with guests, and in the cobbled court horses innumerable stamped and whinnied.
Tap-room
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From this reading Tap-room and hall were crowded with guests, and in the cobbled court horses innumerable stamped and whinnied.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAY-DAY PLAY It was soon afternoon.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The players, with knitted brows, stalked about the quieter nooks, going over their several parts, and looking to their costumes, which were for the most part upon their backs; while the thumping and pounding of the carpenters at work upon the stage in the inn-yard were enough to drive a quiet-loving person wild.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading All Coventry was thronged with people keeping holiday, and at the Blue Boar a scene of wild confusion reigned.
thumpingnounUS /ˈθʌmpɪŋ/
a heavy dull sound (as made by impact of heavy objects)
From this reading The players, with knitted brows, stalked about the quieter nooks, going over their several parts, and looking to their costumes, which were for the most part upon their backs; while the thumping and pounding of the carpenters at work upon the stage in the inn-yard were enough to drive a quiet-loving person wild.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The players, with knitted brows, stalked about the quieter nooks, going over their several parts, and looking to their costumes, which were for the most part upon their backs; while the thumping and pounding of the carpenters at work upon the stage in the inn-yard were enough to drive a quiet-loving person wild.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The players, with knitted brows, stalked about the quieter nooks, going over their several parts, and looking to their costumes, which were for the most part upon their backs; while the thumping and pounding of the carpenters at work upon the stage in the inn-yard were enough to drive a quiet-loving person wild.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MAY-DAY PLAY It was soon afternoon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Tap-room and hall were crowded with guests, and in the cobbled court horses innumerable stamped and whinnied.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Nick scarcely knew whether he were on his head or on his heels.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The players, with knitted brows, stalked about the quieter nooks, going over their several parts, and looking to their costumes, which were for the most part upon their backs; while the thumping and pounding of the carpenters at work upon the stage in the inn-yard were enough to drive a quiet-loving person wild.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The players, with knitted brows, stalked about the quieter nooks, going over their several parts, and looking to their costumes, which were for the most part upon their backs; while the thumping and pounding of the carpenters at work upon the stage in the inn-yard were enough to drive a quiet-loving person wild.
whinnied
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From this reading Tap-room and hall were crowded with guests, and in the cobbled court horses innumerable stamped and whinnied.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading All Coventry was thronged with people keeping holiday, and at the Blue Boar a scene of wild confusion reigned.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All Coventry was thronged with people keeping holiday, and at the Blue Boar a scene of wild confusion reigned.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The players, with knitted brows, stalked about the quieter nooks, going over their several parts, and looking to their costumes, which were for the most part upon their backs; while the thumping and pounding of the carpenters at work upon the stage in the inn-yard were enough to drive a quiet-loving person wild.
