used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a wagon under one of the sheds now, and an enormous affair it was, too.
accommodateverbUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The stable-yard was inclosed on one side by the hotel, on another by the barn, and on the two opposite sides by upper sheds, which were built very high and roomy in order to accommodate the Cape wagons that now and then sought refuge there during bad weather.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading There was a wagon under one of the sheds now, and an enormous affair it was, too.
AFRICANadjectiveUS /ˈæfrəkən/
of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples
From this reading AFRICAN TREACHERY.
(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 It belonged to our friend Oscar, and was filled to overflowing with supplies of all kinds.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was a wagon under one of the sheds now, and an enormous affair it was, too.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The stable-yard was inclosed on one side by the hotel, on another by the barn, and on the two opposite sides by upper sheds, which were built very high and roomy in order to accommodate the Cape wagons that now and then sought refuge there during bad weather.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The stable-yard was inclosed on one side by the hotel, on another by the barn, and on the two opposite sides by upper sheds, which were built very high and roomy in order to accommodate the Cape wagons that now and then sought refuge there during bad weather.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading The stable-yard was inclosed on one side by the hotel, on another by the barn, and on the two opposite sides by upper sheds, which were built very high and roomy in order to accommodate the Cape wagons that now and then sought refuge there during bad weather.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading The stable-yard was inclosed on one side by the hotel, on another by the barn, and on the two opposite sides by upper sheds, which were built very high and roomy in order to accommodate the Cape wagons that now and then sought refuge there during bad weather.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading It belonged to our friend Oscar, and was filled to overflowing with supplies of all kinds.
next to; at the side of
From this reading It was so large that one of the ordinary lumber wagons we see on the streets every day would have looked like a hand-cart beside it.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The stable-yard was inclosed on one side by the hotel, on another by the barn, and on the two opposite sides by upper sheds, which were built very high and roomy in order to accommodate the Cape wagons that now and then sought refuge there during bad weather.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The stable-yard was inclosed on one side by the hotel, on another by the barn, and on the two opposite sides by upper sheds, which were built very high and roomy in order to accommodate the Cape wagons that now and then sought refuge there during bad weather.
CapenounUS /keɪp/
a strip of land projecting into a body of water
From this reading The stable-yard was inclosed on one side by the hotel, on another by the barn, and on the two opposite sides by upper sheds, which were built very high and roomy in order to accommodate the Cape wagons that now and then sought refuge there during bad weather.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was so large that one of the ordinary lumber wagons we see on the streets every day would have looked like a hand-cart beside it.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The stable-yard was inclosed on one side by the hotel, on another by the barn, and on the two opposite sides by upper sheds, which were built very high and roomy in order to accommodate the Cape wagons that now and then sought refuge there during bad weather.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading There was a wagon under one of the sheds now, and an enormous affair it was, too.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was so large that one of the ordinary lumber wagons we see on the streets every day would have looked like a hand-cart beside it.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading It belonged to our friend Oscar, and was filled to overflowing with supplies of all kinds.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It belonged to our friend Oscar, and was filled to overflowing with supplies of all kinds.
hand-cart
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From this reading It was so large that one of the ordinary lumber wagons we see on the streets every day would have looked like a hand-cart beside it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was so large that one of the ordinary lumber wagons we see on the streets every day would have looked like a hand-cart beside it.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The stable-yard was inclosed on one side by the hotel, on another by the barn, and on the two opposite sides by upper sheds, which were built very high and roomy in order to accommodate the Cape wagons that now and then sought refuge there during bad weather.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The stable-yard was inclosed on one side by the hotel, on another by the barn, and on the two opposite sides by upper sheds, which were built very high and roomy in order to accommodate the Cape wagons that now and then sought refuge there during bad weather.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The stable-yard was inclosed on one side by the hotel, on another by the barn, and on the two opposite sides by upper sheds, which were built very high and roomy in order to accommodate the Cape wagons that now and then sought refuge there during bad weather.
inclosed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The stable-yard was inclosed on one side by the hotel, on another by the barn, and on the two opposite sides by upper sheds, which were built very high and roomy in order to accommodate the Cape wagons that now and then sought refuge there during bad weather.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was a wagon under one of the sheds now, and an enormous affair it was, too.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It belonged to our friend Oscar, and was filled to overflowing with supplies of all kinds.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was so large that one of the ordinary lumber wagons we see on the streets every day would have looked like a hand-cart beside it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was so large that one of the ordinary lumber wagons we see on the streets every day would have looked like a hand-cart beside it.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It was so large that one of the ordinary lumber wagons we see on the streets every day would have looked like a hand-cart beside it.
lumbernounUS /ˈlʌmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading It was so large that one of the ordinary lumber wagons we see on the streets every day would have looked like a hand-cart beside it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The stable-yard was inclosed on one side by the hotel, on another by the barn, and on the two opposite sides by upper sheds, which were built very high and roomy in order to accommodate the Cape wagons that now and then sought refuge there during bad weather.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a wagon under one of the sheds now, and an enormous affair it was, too.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The stable-yard was inclosed on one side by the hotel, on another by the barn, and on the two opposite sides by upper sheds, which were built very high and roomy in order to accommodate the Cape wagons that now and then sought refuge there during bad weather.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The stable-yard was inclosed on one side by the hotel, on another by the barn, and on the two opposite sides by upper sheds, which were built very high and roomy in order to accommodate the Cape wagons that now and then sought refuge there during bad weather.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The stable-yard was inclosed on one side by the hotel, on another by the barn, and on the two opposite sides by upper sheds, which were built very high and roomy in order to accommodate the Cape wagons that now and then sought refuge there during bad weather.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The stable-yard was inclosed on one side by the hotel, on another by the barn, and on the two opposite sides by upper sheds, which were built very high and roomy in order to accommodate the Cape wagons that now and then sought refuge there during bad weather.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading It was so large that one of the ordinary lumber wagons we see on the streets every day would have looked like a hand-cart beside it.
OscarnounUS /ˈɔːskər/
an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading It belonged to our friend Oscar, and was filled to overflowing with supplies of all kinds.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It belonged to our friend Oscar, and was filled to overflowing with supplies of all kinds.
overflowingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊɪŋ/
covered with water
From this reading It belonged to our friend Oscar, and was filled to overflowing with supplies of all kinds.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading The stable-yard was inclosed on one side by the hotel, on another by the barn, and on the two opposite sides by upper sheds, which were built very high and roomy in order to accommodate the Cape wagons that now and then sought refuge there during bad weather.
roomynounUS /ˈruːmi/
an associate who shares a room with you
From this reading The stable-yard was inclosed on one side by the hotel, on another by the barn, and on the two opposite sides by upper sheds, which were built very high and roomy in order to accommodate the Cape wagons that now and then sought refuge there during bad weather.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was so large that one of the ordinary lumber wagons we see on the streets every day would have looked like a hand-cart beside it.
shedsnounUS /ʃedz/
plural of “shed” — an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage
From this reading The stable-yard was inclosed on one side by the hotel, on another by the barn, and on the two opposite sides by upper sheds, which were built very high and roomy in order to accommodate the Cape wagons that now and then sought refuge there during bad weather.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The stable-yard was inclosed on one side by the hotel, on another by the barn, and on the two opposite sides by upper sheds, which were built very high and roomy in order to accommodate the Cape wagons that now and then sought refuge there during bad weather.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The stable-yard was inclosed on one side by the hotel, on another by the barn, and on the two opposite sides by upper sheds, which were built very high and roomy in order to accommodate the Cape wagons that now and then sought refuge there during bad weather.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was so large that one of the ordinary lumber wagons we see on the streets every day would have looked like a hand-cart beside it.
that is looked for
From this reading The stable-yard was inclosed on one side by the hotel, on another by the barn, and on the two opposite sides by upper sheds, which were built very high and roomy in order to accommodate the Cape wagons that now and then sought refuge there during bad weather.
stable-yard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The stable-yard was inclosed on one side by the hotel, on another by the barn, and on the two opposite sides by upper sheds, which were built very high and roomy in order to accommodate the Cape wagons that now and then sought refuge there during bad weather.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It was so large that one of the ordinary lumber wagons we see on the streets every day would have looked like a hand-cart beside it.
suppliesnounUS /səˈplaɪz/
plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use
From this reading It belonged to our friend Oscar, and was filled to overflowing with supplies of all kinds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The stable-yard was inclosed on one side by the hotel, on another by the barn, and on the two opposite sides by upper sheds, which were built very high and roomy in order to accommodate the Cape wagons that now and then sought refuge there during bad weather.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The stable-yard was inclosed on one side by the hotel, on another by the barn, and on the two opposite sides by upper sheds, which were built very high and roomy in order to accommodate the Cape wagons that now and then sought refuge there during bad weather.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The stable-yard was inclosed on one side by the hotel, on another by the barn, and on the two opposite sides by upper sheds, which were built very high and roomy in order to accommodate the Cape wagons that now and then sought refuge there during bad weather.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The stable-yard was inclosed on one side by the hotel, on another by the barn, and on the two opposite sides by upper sheds, which were built very high and roomy in order to accommodate the Cape wagons that now and then sought refuge there during bad weather.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The stable-yard was inclosed on one side by the hotel, on another by the barn, and on the two opposite sides by upper sheds, which were built very high and roomy in order to accommodate the Cape wagons that now and then sought refuge there during bad weather.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading There was a wagon under one of the sheds now, and an enormous affair it was, too.
TREACHERYnounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading AFRICAN TREACHERY.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The stable-yard was inclosed on one side by the hotel, on another by the barn, and on the two opposite sides by upper sheds, which were built very high and roomy in order to accommodate the Cape wagons that now and then sought refuge there during bad weather.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading There was a wagon under one of the sheds now, and an enormous affair it was, too.
the topmost one of two
From this reading The stable-yard was inclosed on one side by the hotel, on another by the barn, and on the two opposite sides by upper sheds, which were built very high and roomy in order to accommodate the Cape wagons that now and then sought refuge there during bad weather.
precisely as stated
From this reading The stable-yard was inclosed on one side by the hotel, on another by the barn, and on the two opposite sides by upper sheds, which were built very high and roomy in order to accommodate the Cape wagons that now and then sought refuge there during bad weather.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading There was a wagon under one of the sheds now, and an enormous affair it was, too.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading The stable-yard was inclosed on one side by the hotel, on another by the barn, and on the two opposite sides by upper sheds, which were built very high and roomy in order to accommodate the Cape wagons that now and then sought refuge there during bad weather.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The stable-yard was inclosed on one side by the hotel, on another by the barn, and on the two opposite sides by upper sheds, which were built very high and roomy in order to accommodate the Cape wagons that now and then sought refuge there during bad weather.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It was so large that one of the ordinary lumber wagons we see on the streets every day would have looked like a hand-cart beside it.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The stable-yard was inclosed on one side by the hotel, on another by the barn, and on the two opposite sides by upper sheds, which were built very high and roomy in order to accommodate the Cape wagons that now and then sought refuge there during bad weather.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The stable-yard was inclosed on one side by the hotel, on another by the barn, and on the two opposite sides by upper sheds, which were built very high and roomy in order to accommodate the Cape wagons that now and then sought refuge there during bad weather.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The stable-yard was inclosed on one side by the hotel, on another by the barn, and on the two opposite sides by upper sheds, which were built very high and roomy in order to accommodate the Cape wagons that now and then sought refuge there during bad weather.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It belonged to our friend Oscar, and was filled to overflowing with supplies of all kinds.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was so large that one of the ordinary lumber wagons we see on the streets every day would have looked like a hand-cart beside it.
