used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He wore white woolen trousers, a sort of big sleeved tunic or shirt of coarse but very clean linen, well belted in at the waist by a broad scarlet woolen scarf.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He wore white woolen trousers, a sort of big sleeved tunic or shirt of coarse but very clean linen, well belted in at the waist by a broad scarlet woolen scarf.
beltedadjectiveUS /ˈbeltəd/
having or provided with a belt
From this reading He wore white woolen trousers, a sort of big sleeved tunic or shirt of coarse but very clean linen, well belted in at the waist by a broad scarlet woolen scarf.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He wore white woolen trousers, a sort of big sleeved tunic or shirt of coarse but very clean linen, well belted in at the waist by a broad scarlet woolen scarf.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading He was dark with long black wavy hair.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He wore white woolen trousers, a sort of big sleeved tunic or shirt of coarse but very clean linen, well belted in at the waist by a broad scarlet woolen scarf.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He wore white woolen trousers, a sort of big sleeved tunic or shirt of coarse but very clean linen, well belted in at the waist by a broad scarlet woolen scarf.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He wore white woolen trousers, a sort of big sleeved tunic or shirt of coarse but very clean linen, well belted in at the waist by a broad scarlet woolen scarf.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading He wore white woolen trousers, a sort of big sleeved tunic or shirt of coarse but very clean linen, well belted in at the waist by a broad scarlet woolen scarf.
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading He wore white woolen trousers, a sort of big sleeved tunic or shirt of coarse but very clean linen, well belted in at the waist by a broad scarlet woolen scarf.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He was dark with long black wavy hair.
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading Over this was a sleeveless sheepskin jacket, the wool inside, the outside gayly embroidered.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE JOURNEY'S END The medium-sized, vigorous-looking man who formed one of the group on the veranda, hurried forward to meet them.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading On his feet were goatskin sandals.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading THE JOURNEY'S END The medium-sized, vigorous-looking man who formed one of the group on the veranda, hurried forward to meet them.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading THE JOURNEY'S END The medium-sized, vigorous-looking man who formed one of the group on the veranda, hurried forward to meet them.
gaylyadverb
in a joyous manner
From this reading Over this was a sleeveless sheepskin jacket, the wool inside, the outside gayly embroidered.
goatskinnoun
the hide of a goat
From this reading On his feet were goatskin sandals.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading THE JOURNEY'S END The medium-sized, vigorous-looking man who formed one of the group on the veranda, hurried forward to meet them.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading He was dark with long black wavy hair.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was dark with long black wavy hair.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On his feet were goatskin sandals.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading THE JOURNEY'S END The medium-sized, vigorous-looking man who formed one of the group on the veranda, hurried forward to meet them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He wore white woolen trousers, a sort of big sleeved tunic or shirt of coarse but very clean linen, well belted in at the waist by a broad scarlet woolen scarf.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Over this was a sleeveless sheepskin jacket, the wool inside, the outside gayly embroidered.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading Over this was a sleeveless sheepskin jacket, the wool inside, the outside gayly embroidered.
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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE JOURNEY'S END The medium-sized, vigorous-looking man who formed one of the group on the veranda, hurried forward to meet them.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading He wore white woolen trousers, a sort of big sleeved tunic or shirt of coarse but very clean linen, well belted in at the waist by a broad scarlet woolen scarf.
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 He was dark with long black wavy hair.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE JOURNEY'S END The medium-sized, vigorous-looking man who formed one of the group on the veranda, hurried forward to meet them.
medium-sizedadjective
intermediate in size
From this reading THE JOURNEY'S END The medium-sized, vigorous-looking man who formed one of the group on the veranda, hurried forward to meet them.
come together
From this reading THE JOURNEY'S END The medium-sized, vigorous-looking man who formed one of the group on the veranda, hurried forward to meet them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE JOURNEY'S END The medium-sized, vigorous-looking man who formed one of the group on the veranda, hurried forward to meet them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE JOURNEY'S END The medium-sized, vigorous-looking man who formed one of the group on the veranda, hurried forward to meet them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE JOURNEY'S END The medium-sized, vigorous-looking man who formed one of the group on the veranda, hurried forward to meet them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He wore white woolen trousers, a sort of big sleeved tunic or shirt of coarse but very clean linen, well belted in at the waist by a broad scarlet woolen scarf.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Over this was a sleeveless sheepskin jacket, the wool inside, the outside gayly embroidered.
OverprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Over this was a sleeveless sheepskin jacket, the wool inside, the outside gayly embroidered.
sandalsnounUS /ˈsændəlz/
plural of “sandal” — a shoe consisting of a sole fastened by straps to the foot
From this reading On his feet were goatskin sandals.
scarfnounUS /skɑːrf/
a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration
From this reading He wore white woolen trousers, a sort of big sleeved tunic or shirt of coarse but very clean linen, well belted in at the waist by a broad scarlet woolen scarf.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading He wore white woolen trousers, a sort of big sleeved tunic or shirt of coarse but very clean linen, well belted in at the waist by a broad scarlet woolen scarf.
sheepskinnounUS /ˈʃiːpskɪn/
tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing
From this reading Over this was a sleeveless sheepskin jacket, the wool inside, the outside gayly embroidered.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading He wore white woolen trousers, a sort of big sleeved tunic or shirt of coarse but very clean linen, well belted in at the waist by a broad scarlet woolen scarf.
sleevedadjectiveUS /sliːvd/
made with sleeves or sleeves especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading He wore white woolen trousers, a sort of big sleeved tunic or shirt of coarse but very clean linen, well belted in at the waist by a broad scarlet woolen scarf.
sleevelessadjectiveUS /ˈsliːvlɪs/
having no sleeves
From this reading Over this was a sleeveless sheepskin jacket, the wool inside, the outside gayly embroidered.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He wore white woolen trousers, a sort of big sleeved tunic or shirt of coarse but very clean linen, well belted in at the waist by a broad scarlet woolen scarf.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE JOURNEY'S END The medium-sized, vigorous-looking man who formed one of the group on the veranda, hurried forward to meet them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE JOURNEY'S END The medium-sized, vigorous-looking man who formed one of the group on the veranda, hurried forward to meet them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Over this was a sleeveless sheepskin jacket, the wool inside, the outside gayly embroidered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE JOURNEY'S END The medium-sized, vigorous-looking man who formed one of the group on the veranda, hurried forward to meet them.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading He wore white woolen trousers, a sort of big sleeved tunic or shirt of coarse but very clean linen, well belted in at the waist by a broad scarlet woolen scarf.
tunicnounUS /ˈtuːnɪk/
an enveloping or covering membrane or layer of body tissue
From this reading He wore white woolen trousers, a sort of big sleeved tunic or shirt of coarse but very clean linen, well belted in at the waist by a broad scarlet woolen scarf.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading THE JOURNEY'S END The medium-sized, vigorous-looking man who formed one of the group on the veranda, hurried forward to meet them.
precisely as stated
From this reading He wore white woolen trousers, a sort of big sleeved tunic or shirt of coarse but very clean linen, well belted in at the waist by a broad scarlet woolen scarf.
vigorous-looking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE JOURNEY'S END The medium-sized, vigorous-looking man who formed one of the group on the veranda, hurried forward to meet them.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading He wore white woolen trousers, a sort of big sleeved tunic or shirt of coarse but very clean linen, well belted in at the waist by a broad scarlet woolen scarf.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was dark with long black wavy hair.
wavyadjectiveUS /ˈweɪvi/
(of hair) having waves
From this reading He was dark with long black wavy hair.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He wore white woolen trousers, a sort of big sleeved tunic or shirt of coarse but very clean linen, well belted in at the waist by a broad scarlet woolen scarf.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On his feet were goatskin sandals.
a Caucasian
From this reading He wore white woolen trousers, a sort of big sleeved tunic or shirt of coarse but very clean linen, well belted in at the waist by a broad scarlet woolen scarf.
which person or people
From this reading THE JOURNEY'S END The medium-sized, vigorous-looking man who formed one of the group on the veranda, hurried forward to meet them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was dark with long black wavy hair.
woolnounUS /wʊl/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading Over this was a sleeveless sheepskin jacket, the wool inside, the outside gayly embroidered.
woolennounUS /ˈwʊlən/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading He wore white woolen trousers, a sort of big sleeved tunic or shirt of coarse but very clean linen, well belted in at the waist by a broad scarlet woolen scarf.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He wore white woolen trousers, a sort of big sleeved tunic or shirt of coarse but very clean linen, well belted in at the waist by a broad scarlet woolen scarf.
