used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading About eight o’clock on that, the second night of our investments, I sat eating my supper in the parlour, all my men being at their posts, and everything appearing of a satisfying nature.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About eight o’clock on that, the second night of our investments, I sat eating my supper in the parlour, all my men being at their posts, and everything appearing of a satisfying nature.
(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 About eight o’clock on that, the second night of our investments, I sat eating my supper in the parlour, all my men being at their posts, and everything appearing of a satisfying nature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of my Reconciliation with Sir Nicholas, of his Last Wish, and of his Death and Our own Sore Straits.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading About eight o’clock on that, the second night of our investments, I sat eating my supper in the parlour, all my men being at their posts, and everything appearing of a satisfying nature.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading About eight o’clock on that, the second night of our investments, I sat eating my supper in the parlour, all my men being at their posts, and everything appearing of a satisfying nature.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading About eight o’clock on that, the second night of our investments, I sat eating my supper in the parlour, all my men being at their posts, and everything appearing of a satisfying nature.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I had carefully watched the stable door during the evening, and had observed that when the darkness was fairly settled down there came out a man leading a horse which he mounted at the fold-gate.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading I had carefully watched the stable door during the evening, and had observed that when the darkness was fairly settled down there came out a man leading a horse which he mounted at the fold-gate.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading I had carefully watched the stable door during the evening, and had observed that when the darkness was fairly settled down there came out a man leading a horse which he mounted at the fold-gate.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Of my Reconciliation with Sir Nicholas, of his Last Wish, and of his Death and Our own Sore Straits.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading I had carefully watched the stable door during the evening, and had observed that when the darkness was fairly settled down there came out a man leading a horse which he mounted at the fold-gate.
increase twofold
From this reading I made no doubt that this was Merciful Wiggleskirk, and that he was riding for Pomfret on a double mission.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading I made no doubt that this was Merciful Wiggleskirk, and that he was riding for Pomfret on a double mission.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I had carefully watched the stable door during the evening, and had observed that when the darkness was fairly settled down there came out a man leading a horse which he mounted at the fold-gate.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading I had carefully watched the stable door during the evening, and had observed that when the darkness was fairly settled down there came out a man leading a horse which he mounted at the fold-gate.
the act of consuming food
From this reading About eight o’clock on that, the second night of our investments, I sat eating my supper in the parlour, all my men being at their posts, and everything appearing of a satisfying nature.
being one more than seven
From this reading About eight o’clock on that, the second night of our investments, I sat eating my supper in the parlour, all my men being at their posts, and everything appearing of a satisfying nature.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading I had carefully watched the stable door during the evening, and had observed that when the darkness was fairly settled down there came out a man leading a horse which he mounted at the fold-gate.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading About eight o’clock on that, the second night of our investments, I sat eating my supper in the parlour, all my men being at their posts, and everything appearing of a satisfying nature.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading I had carefully watched the stable door during the evening, and had observed that when the darkness was fairly settled down there came out a man leading a horse which he mounted at the fold-gate.
fold-gate
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From this reading I had carefully watched the stable door during the evening, and had observed that when the darkness was fairly settled down there came out a man leading a horse which he mounted at the fold-gate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I made no doubt that this was Merciful Wiggleskirk, and that he was riding for Pomfret on a double mission.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had carefully watched the stable door during the evening, and had observed that when the darkness was fairly settled down there came out a man leading a horse which he mounted at the fold-gate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had carefully watched the stable door during the evening, and had observed that when the darkness was fairly settled down there came out a man leading a horse which he mounted at the fold-gate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of my Reconciliation with Sir Nicholas, of his Last Wish, and of his Death and Our own Sore Straits.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading I had carefully watched the stable door during the evening, and had observed that when the darkness was fairly settled down there came out a man leading a horse which he mounted at the fold-gate.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading About eight o’clock on that, the second night of our investments, I sat eating my supper in the parlour, all my men being at their posts, and everything appearing of a satisfying nature.
investmentsnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestmənts/
plural of “investment” — the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
From this reading About eight o’clock on that, the second night of our investments, I sat eating my supper in the parlour, all my men being at their posts, and everything appearing of a satisfying nature.
immediately past
From this reading Of my Reconciliation with Sir Nicholas, of his Last Wish, and of his Death and Our own Sore Straits.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading I had carefully watched the stable door during the evening, and had observed that when the darkness was fairly settled down there came out a man leading a horse which he mounted at the fold-gate.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I made no doubt that this was Merciful Wiggleskirk, and that he was riding for Pomfret on a double mission.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I had carefully watched the stable door during the evening, and had observed that when the darkness was fairly settled down there came out a man leading a horse which he mounted at the fold-gate.
the force of workers available
From this reading About eight o’clock on that, the second night of our investments, I sat eating my supper in the parlour, all my men being at their posts, and everything appearing of a satisfying nature.
MercifuladjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrsɪfəl/
showing or giving mercy
From this reading I made no doubt that this was Merciful Wiggleskirk, and that he was riding for Pomfret on a double mission.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading I made no doubt that this was Merciful Wiggleskirk, and that he was riding for Pomfret on a double mission.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading I had carefully watched the stable door during the evening, and had observed that when the darkness was fairly settled down there came out a man leading a horse which he mounted at the fold-gate.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Of my Reconciliation with Sir Nicholas, of his Last Wish, and of his Death and Our own Sore Straits.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading About eight o’clock on that, the second night of our investments, I sat eating my supper in the parlour, all my men being at their posts, and everything appearing of a satisfying nature.
NicholasnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
From this reading Of my Reconciliation with Sir Nicholas, of his Last Wish, and of his Death and Our own Sore Straits.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading About eight o’clock on that, the second night of our investments, I sat eating my supper in the parlour, all my men being at their posts, and everything appearing of a satisfying nature.
not any; not one
From this reading I made no doubt that this was Merciful Wiggleskirk, and that he was riding for Pomfret on a double mission.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading About eight o’clock on that, the second night of our investments, I sat eating my supper in the parlour, all my men being at their posts, and everything appearing of a satisfying nature.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading I had carefully watched the stable door during the evening, and had observed that when the darkness was fairly settled down there came out a man leading a horse which he mounted at the fold-gate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of my Reconciliation with Sir Nicholas, of his Last Wish, and of his Death and Our own Sore Straits.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading About eight o’clock on that, the second night of our investments, I sat eating my supper in the parlour, all my men being at their posts, and everything appearing of a satisfying nature.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Of my Reconciliation with Sir Nicholas, of his Last Wish, and of his Death and Our own Sore Straits.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I had carefully watched the stable door during the evening, and had observed that when the darkness was fairly settled down there came out a man leading a horse which he mounted at the fold-gate.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Of my Reconciliation with Sir Nicholas, of his Last Wish, and of his Death and Our own Sore Straits.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading About eight o’clock on that, the second night of our investments, I sat eating my supper in the parlour, all my men being at their posts, and everything appearing of a satisfying nature.
Pomfretnoun
deep-bodied sooty-black pelagic spiny-finned fish of the northern Atlantic and northern Pacific; valued for food
From this reading I made no doubt that this was Merciful Wiggleskirk, and that he was riding for Pomfret on a double mission.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading About eight o’clock on that, the second night of our investments, I sat eating my supper in the parlour, all my men being at their posts, and everything appearing of a satisfying nature.
ReconciliationnounUS /ˌrekənsɪliˈeɪʃən/
the reestablishing of cordial relations
From this reading Of my Reconciliation with Sir Nicholas, of his Last Wish, and of his Death and Our own Sore Straits.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading I made no doubt that this was Merciful Wiggleskirk, and that he was riding for Pomfret on a double mission.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading About eight o’clock on that, the second night of our investments, I sat eating my supper in the parlour, all my men being at their posts, and everything appearing of a satisfying nature.
satisfyingadjectiveUS /ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ/
providing abundant nourishment
From this reading About eight o’clock on that, the second night of our investments, I sat eating my supper in the parlour, all my men being at their posts, and everything appearing of a satisfying nature.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading About eight o’clock on that, the second night of our investments, I sat eating my supper in the parlour, all my men being at their posts, and everything appearing of a satisfying nature.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading I had carefully watched the stable door during the evening, and had observed that when the darkness was fairly settled down there came out a man leading a horse which he mounted at the fold-gate.
term of address for a man
From this reading Of my Reconciliation with Sir Nicholas, of his Last Wish, and of his Death and Our own Sore Straits.
hurting
From this reading Of my Reconciliation with Sir Nicholas, of his Last Wish, and of his Death and Our own Sore Straits.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading I had carefully watched the stable door during the evening, and had observed that when the darkness was fairly settled down there came out a man leading a horse which he mounted at the fold-gate.
StraitsnounUS /streɪts/
a bad or difficult situation or state of affairs
From this reading Of my Reconciliation with Sir Nicholas, of his Last Wish, and of his Death and Our own Sore Straits.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading About eight o’clock on that, the second night of our investments, I sat eating my supper in the parlour, all my men being at their posts, and everything appearing of a satisfying nature.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading About eight o’clock on that, the second night of our investments, I sat eating my supper in the parlour, all my men being at their posts, and everything appearing of a satisfying nature.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading About eight o’clock on that, the second night of our investments, I sat eating my supper in the parlour, all my men being at their posts, and everything appearing of a satisfying nature.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading About eight o’clock on that, the second night of our investments, I sat eating my supper in the parlour, all my men being at their posts, and everything appearing of a satisfying nature.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I had carefully watched the stable door during the evening, and had observed that when the darkness was fairly settled down there came out a man leading a horse which he mounted at the fold-gate.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I made no doubt that this was Merciful Wiggleskirk, and that he was riding for Pomfret on a double mission.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I had carefully watched the stable door during the evening, and had observed that when the darkness was fairly settled down there came out a man leading a horse which he mounted at the fold-gate.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading I had carefully watched the stable door during the evening, and had observed that when the darkness was fairly settled down there came out a man leading a horse which he mounted at the fold-gate.
at the time that
From this reading I had carefully watched the stable door during the evening, and had observed that when the darkness was fairly settled down there came out a man leading a horse which he mounted at the fold-gate.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I had carefully watched the stable door during the evening, and had observed that when the darkness was fairly settled down there came out a man leading a horse which he mounted at the fold-gate.
Wiggleskirk
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I made no doubt that this was Merciful Wiggleskirk, and that he was riding for Pomfret on a double mission.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Of my Reconciliation with Sir Nicholas, of his Last Wish, and of his Death and Our own Sore Straits.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Of my Reconciliation with Sir Nicholas, of his Last Wish, and of his Death and Our own Sore Straits.
