used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On reaching Sonora, Tuolumne County, with the frozen toes alluded to in the great slide down the mountain, I went to work and dug post-holes for a living.
alludedverbUS /əˈluːdɪd/
past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading On reaching Sonora, Tuolumne County, with the frozen toes alluded to in the great slide down the mountain, I went to work and dug post-holes for a living.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On reaching Sonora, Tuolumne County, with the frozen toes alluded to in the great slide down the mountain, I went to work and dug post-holes for a living.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Next I practised its delivery in the woods, behind barns, and sometimes at early morn in the empty Court-house--for the Temple of Justice in Sonora stood open night and day, and he that would might enter and sleep on the benches, or even in the bar itself, as many did in those days.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Next I practised its delivery in the woods, behind barns, and sometimes at early morn in the empty Court-house--for the Temple of Justice in Sonora stood open night and day, and he that would might enter and sleep on the benches, or even in the bar itself, as many did in those days.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Next I practised its delivery in the woods, behind barns, and sometimes at early morn in the empty Court-house--for the Temple of Justice in Sonora stood open night and day, and he that would might enter and sleep on the benches, or even in the bar itself, as many did in those days.
barnsnounUS /bɑːrnz/
plural of “barn” — an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading Next I practised its delivery in the woods, behind barns, and sometimes at early morn in the empty Court-house--for the Temple of Justice in Sonora stood open night and day, and he that would might enter and sleep on the benches, or even in the bar itself, as many did in those days.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Next I practised its delivery in the woods, behind barns, and sometimes at early morn in the empty Court-house--for the Temple of Justice in Sonora stood open night and day, and he that would might enter and sleep on the benches, or even in the bar itself, as many did in those days.
benchesnounUS /ˈbentʃɪz/
plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person
From this reading Next I practised its delivery in the woods, behind barns, and sometimes at early morn in the empty Court-house--for the Temple of Justice in Sonora stood open night and day, and he that would might enter and sleep on the benches, or even in the bar itself, as many did in those days.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Inspired by the posts or the holes, I wrote what I called a lecture.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Inspired by the posts or the holes, I wrote what I called a lecture.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading On reaching Sonora, Tuolumne County, with the frozen toes alluded to in the great slide down the mountain, I went to work and dug post-holes for a living.
Court-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Next I practised its delivery in the woods, behind barns, and sometimes at early morn in the empty Court-house--for the Temple of Justice in Sonora stood open night and day, and he that would might enter and sleep on the benches, or even in the bar itself, as many did in those days.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Next I practised its delivery in the woods, behind barns, and sometimes at early morn in the empty Court-house--for the Temple of Justice in Sonora stood open night and day, and he that would might enter and sleep on the benches, or even in the bar itself, as many did in those days.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Next I practised its delivery in the woods, behind barns, and sometimes at early morn in the empty Court-house--for the Temple of Justice in Sonora stood open night and day, and he that would might enter and sleep on the benches, or even in the bar itself, as many did in those days.
deliverynounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Next I practised its delivery in the woods, behind barns, and sometimes at early morn in the empty Court-house--for the Temple of Justice in Sonora stood open night and day, and he that would might enter and sleep on the benches, or even in the bar itself, as many did in those days.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Next I practised its delivery in the woods, behind barns, and sometimes at early morn in the empty Court-house--for the Temple of Justice in Sonora stood open night and day, and he that would might enter and sleep on the benches, or even in the bar itself, as many did in those days.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading On reaching Sonora, Tuolumne County, with the frozen toes alluded to in the great slide down the mountain, I went to work and dug post-holes for a living.
dugnounUS /dʌɡ/
an udder or breast or teat
From this reading On reaching Sonora, Tuolumne County, with the frozen toes alluded to in the great slide down the mountain, I went to work and dug post-holes for a living.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Next I practised its delivery in the woods, behind barns, and sometimes at early morn in the empty Court-house--for the Temple of Justice in Sonora stood open night and day, and he that would might enter and sleep on the benches, or even in the bar itself, as many did in those days.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Next I practised its delivery in the woods, behind barns, and sometimes at early morn in the empty Court-house--for the Temple of Justice in Sonora stood open night and day, and he that would might enter and sleep on the benches, or even in the bar itself, as many did in those days.
to come or go into
From this reading Next I practised its delivery in the woods, behind barns, and sometimes at early morn in the empty Court-house--for the Temple of Justice in Sonora stood open night and day, and he that would might enter and sleep on the benches, or even in the bar itself, as many did in those days.
divisible by two
From this reading Next I practised its delivery in the woods, behind barns, and sometimes at early morn in the empty Court-house--for the Temple of Justice in Sonora stood open night and day, and he that would might enter and sleep on the benches, or even in the bar itself, as many did in those days.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On reaching Sonora, Tuolumne County, with the frozen toes alluded to in the great slide down the mountain, I went to work and dug post-holes for a living.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading On reaching Sonora, Tuolumne County, with the frozen toes alluded to in the great slide down the mountain, I went to work and dug post-holes for a living.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading On reaching Sonora, Tuolumne County, with the frozen toes alluded to in the great slide down the mountain, I went to work and dug post-holes for a living.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Next I practised its delivery in the woods, behind barns, and sometimes at early morn in the empty Court-house--for the Temple of Justice in Sonora stood open night and day, and he that would might enter and sleep on the benches, or even in the bar itself, as many did in those days.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading This I learned by heart.
holesnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading Inspired by the posts or the holes, I wrote what I called a lecture.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading On reaching Sonora, Tuolumne County, with the frozen toes alluded to in the great slide down the mountain, I went to work and dug post-holes for a living.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On reaching Sonora, Tuolumne County, with the frozen toes alluded to in the great slide down the mountain, I went to work and dug post-holes for a living.
InspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading Inspired by the posts or the holes, I wrote what I called a lecture.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Next I practised its delivery in the woods, behind barns, and sometimes at early morn in the empty Court-house--for the Temple of Justice in Sonora stood open night and day, and he that would might enter and sleep on the benches, or even in the bar itself, as many did in those days.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Next I practised its delivery in the woods, behind barns, and sometimes at early morn in the empty Court-house--for the Temple of Justice in Sonora stood open night and day, and he that would might enter and sleep on the benches, or even in the bar itself, as many did in those days.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Next I practised its delivery in the woods, behind barns, and sometimes at early morn in the empty Court-house--for the Temple of Justice in Sonora stood open night and day, and he that would might enter and sleep on the benches, or even in the bar itself, as many did in those days.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading This I learned by heart.
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading Inspired by the posts or the holes, I wrote what I called a lecture.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading On reaching Sonora, Tuolumne County, with the frozen toes alluded to in the great slide down the mountain, I went to work and dug post-holes for a living.
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 Next I practised its delivery in the woods, behind barns, and sometimes at early morn in the empty Court-house--for the Temple of Justice in Sonora stood open night and day, and he that would might enter and sleep on the benches, or even in the bar itself, as many did in those days.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Next I practised its delivery in the woods, behind barns, and sometimes at early morn in the empty Court-house--for the Temple of Justice in Sonora stood open night and day, and he that would might enter and sleep on the benches, or even in the bar itself, as many did in those days.
mornnounUS /mɔːrn/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next I practised its delivery in the woods, behind barns, and sometimes at early morn in the empty Court-house--for the Temple of Justice in Sonora stood open night and day, and he that would might enter and sleep on the benches, or even in the bar itself, as many did in those days.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading On reaching Sonora, Tuolumne County, with the frozen toes alluded to in the great slide down the mountain, I went to work and dug post-holes for a living.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next I practised its delivery in the woods, behind barns, and sometimes at early morn in the empty Court-house--for the Temple of Justice in Sonora stood open night and day, and he that would might enter and sleep on the benches, or even in the bar itself, as many did in those days.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Next I practised its delivery in the woods, behind barns, and sometimes at early morn in the empty Court-house--for the Temple of Justice in Sonora stood open night and day, and he that would might enter and sleep on the benches, or even in the bar itself, as many did in those days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Next I practised its delivery in the woods, behind barns, and sometimes at early morn in the empty Court-house--for the Temple of Justice in Sonora stood open night and day, and he that would might enter and sleep on the benches, or even in the bar itself, as many did in those days.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE ROSTRUM.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Next I practised its delivery in the woods, behind barns, and sometimes at early morn in the empty Court-house--for the Temple of Justice in Sonora stood open night and day, and he that would might enter and sleep on the benches, or even in the bar itself, as many did in those days.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Inspired by the posts or the holes, I wrote what I called a lecture.
post-holes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On reaching Sonora, Tuolumne County, with the frozen toes alluded to in the great slide down the mountain, I went to work and dug post-holes for a living.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading Inspired by the posts or the holes, I wrote what I called a lecture.
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading Next I practised its delivery in the woods, behind barns, and sometimes at early morn in the empty Court-house--for the Temple of Justice in Sonora stood open night and day, and he that would might enter and sleep on the benches, or even in the bar itself, as many did in those days.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading On reaching Sonora, Tuolumne County, with the frozen toes alluded to in the great slide down the mountain, I went to work and dug post-holes for a living.
ROSTRUMnounUS /ˈrɑːstrəm/
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
From this reading ON THE ROSTRUM.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Next I practised its delivery in the woods, behind barns, and sometimes at early morn in the empty Court-house--for the Temple of Justice in Sonora stood open night and day, and he that would might enter and sleep on the benches, or even in the bar itself, as many did in those days.
slidenounUS /slaɪd/
a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study
From this reading On reaching Sonora, Tuolumne County, with the frozen toes alluded to in the great slide down the mountain, I went to work and dug post-holes for a living.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Next I practised its delivery in the woods, behind barns, and sometimes at early morn in the empty Court-house--for the Temple of Justice in Sonora stood open night and day, and he that would might enter and sleep on the benches, or even in the bar itself, as many did in those days.
SonoranounUS /səˈnɔːrə/
ground snakes
From this reading On reaching Sonora, Tuolumne County, with the frozen toes alluded to in the great slide down the mountain, I went to work and dug post-holes for a living.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Next I practised its delivery in the woods, behind barns, and sometimes at early morn in the empty Court-house--for the Temple of Justice in Sonora stood open night and day, and he that would might enter and sleep on the benches, or even in the bar itself, as many did in those days.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Next I practised its delivery in the woods, behind barns, and sometimes at early morn in the empty Court-house--for the Temple of Justice in Sonora stood open night and day, and he that would might enter and sleep on the benches, or even in the bar itself, as many did in those days.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Next I practised its delivery in the woods, behind barns, and sometimes at early morn in the empty Court-house--for the Temple of Justice in Sonora stood open night and day, and he that would might enter and sleep on the benches, or even in the bar itself, as many did in those days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE ROSTRUM.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This I learned by heart.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Next I practised its delivery in the woods, behind barns, and sometimes at early morn in the empty Court-house--for the Temple of Justice in Sonora stood open night and day, and he that would might enter and sleep on the benches, or even in the bar itself, as many did in those days.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On reaching Sonora, Tuolumne County, with the frozen toes alluded to in the great slide down the mountain, I went to work and dug post-holes for a living.
toesnounUS /toʊz/
plural of “toe” — one of the digits of the foot
From this reading On reaching Sonora, Tuolumne County, with the frozen toes alluded to in the great slide down the mountain, I went to work and dug post-holes for a living.
Tuolumne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On reaching Sonora, Tuolumne County, with the frozen toes alluded to in the great slide down the mountain, I went to work and dug post-holes for a living.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On reaching Sonora, Tuolumne County, with the frozen toes alluded to in the great slide down the mountain, I went to work and dug post-holes for a living.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Inspired by the posts or the holes, I wrote what I called a lecture.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On reaching Sonora, Tuolumne County, with the frozen toes alluded to in the great slide down the mountain, I went to work and dug post-holes for a living.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Next I practised its delivery in the woods, behind barns, and sometimes at early morn in the empty Court-house--for the Temple of Justice in Sonora stood open night and day, and he that would might enter and sleep on the benches, or even in the bar itself, as many did in those days.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading On reaching Sonora, Tuolumne County, with the frozen toes alluded to in the great slide down the mountain, I went to work and dug post-holes for a living.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Next I practised its delivery in the woods, behind barns, and sometimes at early morn in the empty Court-house--for the Temple of Justice in Sonora stood open night and day, and he that would might enter and sleep on the benches, or even in the bar itself, as many did in those days.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Inspired by the posts or the holes, I wrote what I called a lecture.
