Chapter X

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading From the windows and doors of "Weltefreden" soft lights glowed, and the merry strains of fiddles and an accordion reached the ears of Lieutenant Wortley, Petrus, and a happy little English boy sitting between them, as the big car whirred up to the old farmhouse stoop.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading Every now and then the crack of a whip announced the arrival of Boer families of greater means, in conveyances ostentatiously drawn by four, six, or even eight horses, according to their wealth.

a portable box-shaped free-reed instrument; the reeds are made to vibrate by air from the bellows controlled by the player

From this reading From the windows and doors of "Weltefreden" soft lights glowed, and the merry strains of fiddles and an accordion reached the ears of Lieutenant Wortley, Petrus, and a happy little English boy sitting between them, as the big car whirred up to the old farmhouse stoop.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading PETRUS THE HERO It was on the afternoon of New Year's Day--the day of Magdalena's wedding--that they reached home.

plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was one of those bright midsummer afternoons for which the Transvaal is famous.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading From the windows and doors of "Weltefreden" soft lights glowed, and the merry strains of fiddles and an accordion reached the ears of Lieutenant Wortley, Petrus, and a happy little English boy sitting between them, as the big car whirred up to the old farmhouse stoop.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading From the windows and doors of "Weltefreden" soft lights glowed, and the merry strains of fiddles and an accordion reached the ears of Lieutenant Wortley, Petrus, and a happy little English boy sitting between them, as the big car whirred up to the old farmhouse stoop.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading Every now and then the crack of a whip announced the arrival of Boer families of greater means, in conveyances ostentatiously drawn by four, six, or even eight horses, according to their wealth.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Every now and then the crack of a whip announced the arrival of Boer families of greater means, in conveyances ostentatiously drawn by four, six, or even eight horses, according to their wealth.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading From the windows and doors of "Weltefreden" soft lights glowed, and the merry strains of fiddles and an accordion reached the ears of Lieutenant Wortley, Petrus, and a happy little English boy sitting between them, as the big car whirred up to the old farmhouse stoop.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading From the windows and doors of "Weltefreden" soft lights glowed, and the merry strains of fiddles and an accordion reached the ears of Lieutenant Wortley, Petrus, and a happy little English boy sitting between them, as the big car whirred up to the old farmhouse stoop.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading From the windows and doors of "Weltefreden" soft lights glowed, and the merry strains of fiddles and an accordion reached the ears of Lieutenant Wortley, Petrus, and a happy little English boy sitting between them, as the big car whirred up to the old farmhouse stoop.

a white native of Cape Province who is a descendant of Dutch settlers and who speaks Afrikaans

From this reading Every now and then the crack of a whip announced the arrival of Boer families of greater means, in conveyances ostentatiously drawn by four, six, or even eight horses, according to their wealth.

a youthful male person

From this reading From the windows and doors of "Weltefreden" soft lights glowed, and the merry strains of fiddles and an accordion reached the ears of Lieutenant Wortley, Petrus, and a happy little English boy sitting between them, as the big car whirred up to the old farmhouse stoop.

rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln; used as a building or paving material

From this reading The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading It was one of those bright midsummer afternoons for which the Transvaal is famous.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Every now and then the crack of a whip announced the arrival of Boer families of greater means, in conveyances ostentatiously drawn by four, six, or even eight horses, according to their wealth.

a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading From the windows and doors of "Weltefreden" soft lights glowed, and the merry strains of fiddles and an accordion reached the ears of Lieutenant Wortley, Petrus, and a happy little English boy sitting between them, as the big car whirred up to the old farmhouse stoop.

plural of “cart” — a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal

From this reading The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Every now and then the crack of a whip announced the arrival of Boer families of greater means, in conveyances ostentatiously drawn by four, six, or even eight horses, according to their wealth.

become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

From this reading Every now and then the crack of a whip announced the arrival of Boer families of greater means, in conveyances ostentatiously drawn by four, six, or even eight horses, according to their wealth.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading PETRUS THE HERO It was on the afternoon of New Year's Day--the day of Magdalena's wedding--that they reached home.

past form of “deck” — be beautiful to look at

From this reading The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading From the windows and doors of "Weltefreden" soft lights glowed, and the merry strains of fiddles and an accordion reached the ears of Lieutenant Wortley, Petrus, and a happy little English boy sitting between them, as the big car whirred up to the old farmhouse stoop.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Every now and then the crack of a whip announced the arrival of Boer families of greater means, in conveyances ostentatiously drawn by four, six, or even eight horses, according to their wealth.

plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice

From this reading The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture

From this reading The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading From the windows and doors of "Weltefreden" soft lights glowed, and the merry strains of fiddles and an accordion reached the ears of Lieutenant Wortley, Petrus, and a happy little English boy sitting between them, as the big car whirred up to the old farmhouse stoop.

being one more than seven

From this reading Every now and then the crack of a whip announced the arrival of Boer families of greater means, in conveyances ostentatiously drawn by four, six, or even eight horses, according to their wealth.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading From the windows and doors of "Weltefreden" soft lights glowed, and the merry strains of fiddles and an accordion reached the ears of Lieutenant Wortley, Petrus, and a happy little English boy sitting between them, as the big car whirred up to the old farmhouse stoop.

divisible by two

From this reading Every now and then the crack of a whip announced the arrival of Boer families of greater means, in conveyances ostentatiously drawn by four, six, or even eight horses, according to their wealth.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every now and then the crack of a whip announced the arrival of Boer families of greater means, in conveyances ostentatiously drawn by four, six, or even eight horses, according to their wealth.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading Every now and then the crack of a whip announced the arrival of Boer families of greater means, in conveyances ostentatiously drawn by four, six, or even eight horses, according to their wealth.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading It was one of those bright midsummer afternoons for which the Transvaal is famous.

house for a farmer and family

From this reading From the windows and doors of "Weltefreden" soft lights glowed, and the merry strains of fiddles and an accordion reached the ears of Lieutenant Wortley, Petrus, and a happy little English boy sitting between them, as the big car whirred up to the old farmhouse stoop.

plural of “fiddle” — bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow

From this reading From the windows and doors of "Weltefreden" soft lights glowed, and the merry strains of fiddles and an accordion reached the ears of Lieutenant Wortley, Petrus, and a happy little English boy sitting between them, as the big car whirred up to the old farmhouse stoop.

past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was one of those bright midsummer afternoons for which the Transvaal is famous.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Every now and then the crack of a whip announced the arrival of Boer families of greater means, in conveyances ostentatiously drawn by four, six, or even eight horses, according to their wealth.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the windows and doors of "Weltefreden" soft lights glowed, and the merry strains of fiddles and an accordion reached the ears of Lieutenant Wortley, Petrus, and a happy little English boy sitting between them, as the big car whirred up to the old farmhouse stoop.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

in a joyous manner

From this reading The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames

From this reading From the windows and doors of "Weltefreden" soft lights glowed, and the merry strains of fiddles and an accordion reached the ears of Lieutenant Wortley, Petrus, and a happy little English boy sitting between them, as the big car whirred up to the old farmhouse stoop.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Every now and then the crack of a whip announced the arrival of Boer families of greater means, in conveyances ostentatiously drawn by four, six, or even eight horses, according to their wealth.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading From the windows and doors of "Weltefreden" soft lights glowed, and the merry strains of fiddles and an accordion reached the ears of Lieutenant Wortley, Petrus, and a happy little English boy sitting between them, as the big car whirred up to the old farmhouse stoop.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading PETRUS THE HERO It was on the afternoon of New Year's Day--the day of Magdalena's wedding--that they reached home.

the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

From this reading The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading PETRUS THE HERO It was on the afternoon of New Year's Day--the day of Magdalena's wedding--that they reached home.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Every now and then the crack of a whip announced the arrival of Boer families of greater means, in conveyances ostentatiously drawn by four, six, or even eight horses, according to their wealth.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was one of those bright midsummer afternoons for which the Transvaal is famous.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading PETRUS THE HERO It was on the afternoon of New Year's Day--the day of Magdalena's wedding--that they reached home.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading From the windows and doors of "Weltefreden" soft lights glowed, and the merry strains of fiddles and an accordion reached the ears of Lieutenant Wortley, Petrus, and a happy little English boy sitting between them, as the big car whirred up to the old farmhouse stoop.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading From the windows and doors of "Weltefreden" soft lights glowed, and the merry strains of fiddles and an accordion reached the ears of Lieutenant Wortley, Petrus, and a happy little English boy sitting between them, as the big car whirred up to the old farmhouse stoop.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading From the windows and doors of "Weltefreden" soft lights glowed, and the merry strains of fiddles and an accordion reached the ears of Lieutenant Wortley, Petrus, and a happy little English boy sitting between them, as the big car whirred up to the old farmhouse stoop.

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 The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading PETRUS THE HERO It was on the afternoon of New Year's Day--the day of Magdalena's wedding--that they reached home.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Every now and then the crack of a whip announced the arrival of Boer families of greater means, in conveyances ostentatiously drawn by four, six, or even eight horses, according to their wealth.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading From the windows and doors of "Weltefreden" soft lights glowed, and the merry strains of fiddles and an accordion reached the ears of Lieutenant Wortley, Petrus, and a happy little English boy sitting between them, as the big car whirred up to the old farmhouse stoop.

June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point

From this reading It was one of those bright midsummer afternoons for which the Transvaal is famous.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading PETRUS THE HERO It was on the afternoon of New Year's Day--the day of Magdalena's wedding--that they reached home.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Every now and then the crack of a whip announced the arrival of Boer families of greater means, in conveyances ostentatiously drawn by four, six, or even eight horses, according to their wealth.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PETRUS THE HERO It was on the afternoon of New Year's Day--the day of Magdalena's wedding--that they reached home.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading From the windows and doors of "Weltefreden" soft lights glowed, and the merry strains of fiddles and an accordion reached the ears of Lieutenant Wortley, Petrus, and a happy little English boy sitting between them, as the big car whirred up to the old farmhouse stoop.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading PETRUS THE HERO It was on the afternoon of New Year's Day--the day of Magdalena's wedding--that they reached home.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was one of those bright midsummer afternoons for which the Transvaal is famous.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Every now and then the crack of a whip announced the arrival of Boer families of greater means, in conveyances ostentatiously drawn by four, six, or even eight horses, according to their wealth.

with ostentation; in an ostentatious manner

From this reading Every now and then the crack of a whip announced the arrival of Boer families of greater means, in conveyances ostentatiously drawn by four, six, or even eight horses, according to their wealth.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading PETRUS THE HERO It was on the afternoon of New Year's Day--the day of Magdalena's wedding--that they reached home.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading PETRUS THE HERO It was on the afternoon of New Year's Day--the day of Magdalena's wedding--that they reached home.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal

From this reading The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading From the windows and doors of "Weltefreden" soft lights glowed, and the merry strains of fiddles and an accordion reached the ears of Lieutenant Wortley, Petrus, and a happy little English boy sitting between them, as the big car whirred up to the old farmhouse stoop.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Every now and then the crack of a whip announced the arrival of Boer families of greater means, in conveyances ostentatiously drawn by four, six, or even eight horses, according to their wealth.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading From the windows and doors of "Weltefreden" soft lights glowed, and the merry strains of fiddles and an accordion reached the ears of Lieutenant Wortley, Petrus, and a happy little English boy sitting between them, as the big car whirred up to the old farmhouse stoop.

plural of “spider” — predatory arachnid with eight legs, two poison fangs, two feelers, and usually two silk-spinning organs at the back end of the body; they spin silk to make cocoons for eggs or traps for prey

From this reading The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

having a supporting base

From this reading The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

bend one's back forward from the waist on down

From this reading From the windows and doors of "Weltefreden" soft lights glowed, and the merry strains of fiddles and an accordion reached the ears of Lieutenant Wortley, Petrus, and a happy little English boy sitting between them, as the big car whirred up to the old farmhouse stoop.

plural of “strain” — (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading From the windows and doors of "Weltefreden" soft lights glowed, and the merry strains of fiddles and an accordion reached the ears of Lieutenant Wortley, Petrus, and a happy little English boy sitting between them, as the big car whirred up to the old farmhouse stoop.

the rays of the sun

From this reading The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PETRUS THE HERO It was on the afternoon of New Year's Day--the day of Magdalena's wedding--that they reached home.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading PETRUS THE HERO It was on the afternoon of New Year's Day--the day of Magdalena's wedding--that they reached home.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Every now and then the crack of a whip announced the arrival of Boer families of greater means, in conveyances ostentatiously drawn by four, six, or even eight horses, according to their wealth.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading From the windows and doors of "Weltefreden" soft lights glowed, and the merry strains of fiddles and an accordion reached the ears of Lieutenant Wortley, Petrus, and a happy little English boy sitting between them, as the big car whirred up to the old farmhouse stoop.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Every now and then the crack of a whip announced the arrival of Boer families of greater means, in conveyances ostentatiously drawn by four, six, or even eight horses, according to their wealth.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading PETRUS THE HERO It was on the afternoon of New Year's Day--the day of Magdalena's wedding--that they reached home.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It was one of those bright midsummer afternoons for which the Transvaal is famous.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading From the windows and doors of "Weltefreden" soft lights glowed, and the merry strains of fiddles and an accordion reached the ears of Lieutenant Wortley, Petrus, and a happy little English boy sitting between them, as the big car whirred up to the old farmhouse stoop.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

a province of northeastern South Africa originally inhabited by Africans who spoke Bantu; colonized by the Boers

From this reading It was one of those bright midsummer afternoons for which the Transvaal is famous.

the labor of taking a load of something off of or out of a vehicle or ship or container etc.

From this reading The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading From the windows and doors of "Weltefreden" soft lights glowed, and the merry strains of fiddles and an accordion reached the ears of Lieutenant Wortley, Petrus, and a happy little English boy sitting between them, as the big car whirred up to the old farmhouse stoop.

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From this reading The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

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From this reading The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading PETRUS THE HERO It was on the afternoon of New Year's Day--the day of Magdalena's wedding--that they reached home.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading Every now and then the crack of a whip announced the arrival of Boer families of greater means, in conveyances ostentatiously drawn by four, six, or even eight horses, according to their wealth.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading PETRUS THE HERO It was on the afternoon of New Year's Day--the day of Magdalena's wedding--that they reached home.

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From this reading From the windows and doors of "Weltefreden" soft lights glowed, and the merry strains of fiddles and an accordion reached the ears of Lieutenant Wortley, Petrus, and a happy little English boy sitting between them, as the big car whirred up to the old farmhouse stoop.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It was one of those bright midsummer afternoons for which the Transvaal is famous.

beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading Every now and then the crack of a whip announced the arrival of Boer families of greater means, in conveyances ostentatiously drawn by four, six, or even eight horses, according to their wealth.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading From the windows and doors of "Weltefreden" soft lights glowed, and the merry strains of fiddles and an accordion reached the ears of Lieutenant Wortley, Petrus, and a happy little English boy sitting between them, as the big car whirred up to the old farmhouse stoop.

which person or people

From this reading The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

belonging to which person

From this reading The long row of saddles against the red brick wall told of the large number of gayly decked riders who had already arrived--many of whom were standing in groups outside, shaking hands, drinking coffee and discussing Petrus' heroism, as they watched the unloading of Cape carts, wagonettes, spiders, horse and ox-wagons full of Dutch vrouws and children, whose bright dresses flashed gayly in the sunlight.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading From the windows and doors of "Weltefreden" soft lights glowed, and the merry strains of fiddles and an accordion reached the ears of Lieutenant Wortley, Petrus, and a happy little English boy sitting between them, as the big car whirred up to the old farmhouse stoop.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading From the windows and doors of "Weltefreden" soft lights glowed, and the merry strains of fiddles and an accordion reached the ears of Lieutenant Wortley, Petrus, and a happy little English boy sitting between them, as the big car whirred up to the old farmhouse stoop.

possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading PETRUS THE HERO It was on the afternoon of New Year's Day--the day of Magdalena's wedding--that they reached home.