used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Robinson’s athletes went out William Street in two barges, their paraphernalia following them in a tumble-down express wagon drawn by a limping sorrel nag, whose bridle was draped with brown and white.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was after one o’clock, and experienced persons knew that there were no reserved seats and that “first come first served” was the rule.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was after one o’clock, and experienced persons knew that there were no reserved seats and that “first come first served” was the rule.
athletesnounUS /ˈæθliːts/
plural of “athlete” — a person trained to compete in sports
From this reading Robinson’s athletes went out William Street in two barges, their paraphernalia following them in a tumble-down express wagon drawn by a limping sorrel nag, whose bridle was draped with brown and white.
bargesnounUS /ˈbɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “barge” — a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)
From this reading Robinson’s athletes went out William Street in two barges, their paraphernalia following them in a tumble-down express wagon drawn by a limping sorrel nag, whose bridle was draped with brown and white.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading Robinson’s athletes went out William Street in two barges, their paraphernalia following them in a tumble-down express wagon drawn by a limping sorrel nag, whose bridle was draped with brown and white.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Robinson’s athletes went out William Street in two barges, their paraphernalia following them in a tumble-down express wagon drawn by a limping sorrel nag, whose bridle was draped with brown and white.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Robinson’s athletes went out William Street in two barges, their paraphernalia following them in a tumble-down express wagon drawn by a limping sorrel nag, whose bridle was draped with brown and white.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was after one o’clock, and experienced persons knew that there were no reserved seats and that “first come first served” was the rule.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading Once more the crowds were moving out to Erskine Field.
drapedadjectiveUS /dreɪpt/
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Robinson’s athletes went out William Street in two barges, their paraphernalia following them in a tumble-down express wagon drawn by a limping sorrel nag, whose bridle was draped with brown and white.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Robinson’s athletes went out William Street in two barges, their paraphernalia following them in a tumble-down express wagon drawn by a limping sorrel nag, whose bridle was draped with brown and white.
enthusiastsnounUS /enˈθuːziæsts/
plural of “enthusiast” — an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
From this reading The midday sun shone warmly and only enthusiasts looked forward with pleasure to sitting on the unshaded stands for the next three hours.
Erskine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Once more the crowds were moving out to Erskine Field.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading It was after one o’clock, and experienced persons knew that there were no reserved seats and that “first come first served” was the rule.
give expression to
From this reading Robinson’s athletes went out William Street in two barges, their paraphernalia following them in a tumble-down express wagon drawn by a limping sorrel nag, whose bridle was draped with brown and white.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Once more the crowds were moving out to Erskine Field.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was after one o’clock, and experienced persons knew that there were no reserved seats and that “first come first served” was the rule.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Robinson’s athletes went out William Street in two barges, their paraphernalia following them in a tumble-down express wagon drawn by a limping sorrel nag, whose bridle was draped with brown and white.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The midday sun shone warmly and only enthusiasts looked forward with pleasure to sitting on the unshaded stands for the next three hours.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The midday sun shone warmly and only enthusiasts looked forward with pleasure to sitting on the unshaded stands for the next three hours.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The midday sun shone warmly and only enthusiasts looked forward with pleasure to sitting on the unshaded stands for the next three hours.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Robinson’s athletes went out William Street in two barges, their paraphernalia following them in a tumble-down express wagon drawn by a limping sorrel nag, whose bridle was draped with brown and white.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was after one o’clock, and experienced persons knew that there were no reserved seats and that “first come first served” was the rule.
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 It was after one o’clock, and experienced persons knew that there were no reserved seats and that “first come first served” was the rule.
limpingnounUS /ˈlɪmpɪŋ/
disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet
From this reading Robinson’s athletes went out William Street in two barges, their paraphernalia following them in a tumble-down express wagon drawn by a limping sorrel nag, whose bridle was draped with brown and white.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The midday sun shone warmly and only enthusiasts looked forward with pleasure to sitting on the unshaded stands for the next three hours.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading “ON YOUR MARK!”
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading The midday sun shone warmly and only enthusiasts looked forward with pleasure to sitting on the unshaded stands for the next three hours.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Once more the crowds were moving out to Erskine Field.
in motion
From this reading Once more the crowds were moving out to Erskine Field.
nagverbUS /næɡ/
bother persistently with trivial complaints
From this reading Robinson’s athletes went out William Street in two barges, their paraphernalia following them in a tumble-down express wagon drawn by a limping sorrel nag, whose bridle was draped with brown and white.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The midday sun shone warmly and only enthusiasts looked forward with pleasure to sitting on the unshaded stands for the next three hours.
not any; not one
From this reading It was after one o’clock, and experienced persons knew that there were no reserved seats and that “first come first served” was the rule.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was after one o’clock, and experienced persons knew that there were no reserved seats and that “first come first served” was the rule.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “ON YOUR MARK!”
on one occasion
From this reading Once more the crowds were moving out to Erskine Field.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was after one o’clock, and experienced persons knew that there were no reserved seats and that “first come first served” was the rule.
and nothing more
From this reading The midday sun shone warmly and only enthusiasts looked forward with pleasure to sitting on the unshaded stands for the next three hours.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Once more the crowds were moving out to Erskine Field.
paraphernalianounUS /ˌperəfəˈneɪljə/
equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.
From this reading Robinson’s athletes went out William Street in two barges, their paraphernalia following them in a tumble-down express wagon drawn by a limping sorrel nag, whose bridle was draped with brown and white.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading It was after one o’clock, and experienced persons knew that there were no reserved seats and that “first come first served” was the rule.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The midday sun shone warmly and only enthusiasts looked forward with pleasure to sitting on the unshaded stands for the next three hours.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading It was after one o’clock, and experienced persons knew that there were no reserved seats and that “first come first served” was the rule.
Robinson'snounUS /ˈrɑːbənsənz/
possessive form of “robinson” — English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading Robinson’s athletes went out William Street in two barges, their paraphernalia following them in a tumble-down express wagon drawn by a limping sorrel nag, whose bridle was draped with brown and white.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading It was after one o’clock, and experienced persons knew that there were no reserved seats and that “first come first served” was the rule.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading It was after one o’clock, and experienced persons knew that there were no reserved seats and that “first come first served” was the rule.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading It was after one o’clock, and experienced persons knew that there were no reserved seats and that “first come first served” was the rule.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The midday sun shone warmly and only enthusiasts looked forward with pleasure to sitting on the unshaded stands for the next three hours.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading The midday sun shone warmly and only enthusiasts looked forward with pleasure to sitting on the unshaded stands for the next three hours.
sorreladjectiveUS /ˈsɔːrəl/
of a light brownish color
From this reading Robinson’s athletes went out William Street in two barges, their paraphernalia following them in a tumble-down express wagon drawn by a limping sorrel nag, whose bridle was draped with brown and white.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading The midday sun shone warmly and only enthusiasts looked forward with pleasure to sitting on the unshaded stands for the next three hours.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Robinson’s athletes went out William Street in two barges, their paraphernalia following them in a tumble-down express wagon drawn by a limping sorrel nag, whose bridle was draped with brown and white.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The midday sun shone warmly and only enthusiasts looked forward with pleasure to sitting on the unshaded stands for the next three hours.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was after one o’clock, and experienced persons knew that there were no reserved seats and that “first come first served” was the rule.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Once more the crowds were moving out to Erskine Field.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Robinson’s athletes went out William Street in two barges, their paraphernalia following them in a tumble-down express wagon drawn by a limping sorrel nag, whose bridle was draped with brown and white.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Robinson’s athletes went out William Street in two barges, their paraphernalia following them in a tumble-down express wagon drawn by a limping sorrel nag, whose bridle was draped with brown and white.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was after one o’clock, and experienced persons knew that there were no reserved seats and that “first come first served” was the rule.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The midday sun shone warmly and only enthusiasts looked forward with pleasure to sitting on the unshaded stands for the next three hours.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Once more the crowds were moving out to Erskine Field.
tumble-downadjective
in deplorable condition
From this reading Robinson’s athletes went out William Street in two barges, their paraphernalia following them in a tumble-down express wagon drawn by a limping sorrel nag, whose bridle was draped with brown and white.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Robinson’s athletes went out William Street in two barges, their paraphernalia following them in a tumble-down express wagon drawn by a limping sorrel nag, whose bridle was draped with brown and white.
unshadedadjective
(of pictures) not having shadow represented
From this reading The midday sun shone warmly and only enthusiasts looked forward with pleasure to sitting on the unshaded stands for the next three hours.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Robinson’s athletes went out William Street in two barges, their paraphernalia following them in a tumble-down express wagon drawn by a limping sorrel nag, whose bridle was draped with brown and white.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading The midday sun shone warmly and only enthusiasts looked forward with pleasure to sitting on the unshaded stands for the next three hours.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was after one o’clock, and experienced persons knew that there were no reserved seats and that “first come first served” was the rule.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Robinson’s athletes went out William Street in two barges, their paraphernalia following them in a tumble-down express wagon drawn by a limping sorrel nag, whose bridle was draped with brown and white.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Once more the crowds were moving out to Erskine Field.
a Caucasian
From this reading Robinson’s athletes went out William Street in two barges, their paraphernalia following them in a tumble-down express wagon drawn by a limping sorrel nag, whose bridle was draped with brown and white.
belonging to which person
From this reading Robinson’s athletes went out William Street in two barges, their paraphernalia following them in a tumble-down express wagon drawn by a limping sorrel nag, whose bridle was draped with brown and white.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Robinson’s athletes went out William Street in two barges, their paraphernalia following them in a tumble-down express wagon drawn by a limping sorrel nag, whose bridle was draped with brown and white.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The midday sun shone warmly and only enthusiasts looked forward with pleasure to sitting on the unshaded stands for the next three hours.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “ON YOUR MARK!”
