used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before the farmer reached the hospitable door of the Three Waggoners, Smith had made his descent upon a broad open space in his father's park near Cosham.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was quite dark now, and no one was about; but Smith clearly had no intention of putting his machine up for the night.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading As soon as he came to the ground he hurried off on foot in one direction, Rodier on a bicycle in another, their purposeful movements betokening a course of action arranged during the few minutes' conversation at the farm.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading There stood the large shed in which he housed the aeroplane; adjoining it were a number of workshops.
aeroplanenoun
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
From this reading There stood the large shed in which he housed the aeroplane; adjoining it were a number of workshops.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was quite dark now, and no one was about; but Smith clearly had no intention of putting his machine up for the night.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading As soon as he came to the ground he hurried off on foot in one direction, Rodier on a bicycle in another, their purposeful movements betokening a course of action arranged during the few minutes' conversation at the farm.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading As soon as he came to the ground he hurried off on foot in one direction, Rodier on a bicycle in another, their purposeful movements betokening a course of action arranged during the few minutes' conversation at the farm.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as he came to the ground he hurried off on foot in one direction, Rodier on a bicycle in another, their purposeful movements betokening a course of action arranged during the few minutes' conversation at the farm.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As soon as he came to the ground he hurried off on foot in one direction, Rodier on a bicycle in another, their purposeful movements betokening a course of action arranged during the few minutes' conversation at the farm.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the farmer reached the hospitable door of the Three Waggoners, Smith had made his descent upon a broad open space in his father's park near Cosham.
betokening
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From this reading As soon as he came to the ground he hurried off on foot in one direction, Rodier on a bicycle in another, their purposeful movements betokening a course of action arranged during the few minutes' conversation at the farm.
bicyclenounUS /ˈbaɪsɪkəl/
a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
From this reading As soon as he came to the ground he hurried off on foot in one direction, Rodier on a bicycle in another, their purposeful movements betokening a course of action arranged during the few minutes' conversation at the farm.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Before the farmer reached the hospitable door of the Three Waggoners, Smith had made his descent upon a broad open space in his father's park near Cosham.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was quite dark now, and no one was about; but Smith clearly had no intention of putting his machine up for the night.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As soon as he came to the ground he hurried off on foot in one direction, Rodier on a bicycle in another, their purposeful movements betokening a course of action arranged during the few minutes' conversation at the farm.
without doubt or question
From this reading It was quite dark now, and no one was about; but Smith clearly had no intention of putting his machine up for the night.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading As soon as he came to the ground he hurried off on foot in one direction, Rodier on a bicycle in another, their purposeful movements betokening a course of action arranged during the few minutes' conversation at the farm.
Cosham
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From this reading Before the farmer reached the hospitable door of the Three Waggoners, Smith had made his descent upon a broad open space in his father's park near Cosham.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading As soon as he came to the ground he hurried off on foot in one direction, Rodier on a bicycle in another, their purposeful movements betokening a course of action arranged during the few minutes' conversation at the farm.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It was quite dark now, and no one was about; but Smith clearly had no intention of putting his machine up for the night.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading Before the farmer reached the hospitable door of the Three Waggoners, Smith had made his descent upon a broad open space in his father's park near Cosham.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading As soon as he came to the ground he hurried off on foot in one direction, Rodier on a bicycle in another, their purposeful movements betokening a course of action arranged during the few minutes' conversation at the farm.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Before the farmer reached the hospitable door of the Three Waggoners, Smith had made his descent upon a broad open space in his father's park near Cosham.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading As soon as he came to the ground he hurried off on foot in one direction, Rodier on a bicycle in another, their purposeful movements betokening a course of action arranged during the few minutes' conversation at the farm.
EASTWARDadjectiveUS /ˈiːstwərd/
moving toward the east
From this reading EASTWARD HO!
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading As soon as he came to the ground he hurried off on foot in one direction, Rodier on a bicycle in another, their purposeful movements betokening a course of action arranged during the few minutes' conversation at the farm.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading Before the farmer reached the hospitable door of the Three Waggoners, Smith had made his descent upon a broad open space in his father's park near Cosham.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Before the farmer reached the hospitable door of the Three Waggoners, Smith had made his descent upon a broad open space in his father's park near Cosham.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading As soon as he came to the ground he hurried off on foot in one direction, Rodier on a bicycle in another, their purposeful movements betokening a course of action arranged during the few minutes' conversation at the farm.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading As soon as he came to the ground he hurried off on foot in one direction, Rodier on a bicycle in another, their purposeful movements betokening a course of action arranged during the few minutes' conversation at the farm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was quite dark now, and no one was about; but Smith clearly had no intention of putting his machine up for the night.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading As soon as he came to the ground he hurried off on foot in one direction, Rodier on a bicycle in another, their purposeful movements betokening a course of action arranged during the few minutes' conversation at the farm.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before the farmer reached the hospitable door of the Three Waggoners, Smith had made his descent upon a broad open space in his father's park near Cosham.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There stood the large shed in which he housed the aeroplane; adjoining it were a number of workshops.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Before the farmer reached the hospitable door of the Three Waggoners, Smith had made his descent upon a broad open space in his father's park near Cosham.
HOnounUS /hoʊ/
a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs together with yttrium; forms highly magnetic compounds
From this reading EASTWARD HO!
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading Before the farmer reached the hospitable door of the Three Waggoners, Smith had made his descent upon a broad open space in his father's park near Cosham.
housedverbUS /haʊzd/
past form of “house” — contain or cover
From this reading There stood the large shed in which he housed the aeroplane; adjoining it were a number of workshops.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading As soon as he came to the ground he hurried off on foot in one direction, Rodier on a bicycle in another, their purposeful movements betokening a course of action arranged during the few minutes' conversation at the farm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before the farmer reached the hospitable door of the Three Waggoners, Smith had made his descent upon a broad open space in his father's park near Cosham.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was quite dark now, and no one was about; but Smith clearly had no intention of putting his machine up for the night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There stood the large shed in which he housed the aeroplane; adjoining it were a number of workshops.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There stood the large shed in which he housed the aeroplane; adjoining it were a number of workshops.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading It was quite dark now, and no one was about; but Smith clearly had no intention of putting his machine up for the night.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Before the farmer reached the hospitable door of the Three Waggoners, Smith had made his descent upon a broad open space in his father's park near Cosham.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading As soon as he came to the ground he hurried off on foot in one direction, Rodier on a bicycle in another, their purposeful movements betokening a course of action arranged during the few minutes' conversation at the farm.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading As soon as he came to the ground he hurried off on foot in one direction, Rodier on a bicycle in another, their purposeful movements betokening a course of action arranged during the few minutes' conversation at the farm.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Before the farmer reached the hospitable door of the Three Waggoners, Smith had made his descent upon a broad open space in his father's park near Cosham.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was quite dark now, and no one was about; but Smith clearly had no intention of putting his machine up for the night.
not any; not one
From this reading It was quite dark now, and no one was about; but Smith clearly had no intention of putting his machine up for the night.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was quite dark now, and no one was about; but Smith clearly had no intention of putting his machine up for the night.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading There stood the large shed in which he housed the aeroplane; adjoining it were a number of workshops.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before the farmer reached the hospitable door of the Three Waggoners, Smith had made his descent upon a broad open space in his father's park near Cosham.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As soon as he came to the ground he hurried off on foot in one direction, Rodier on a bicycle in another, their purposeful movements betokening a course of action arranged during the few minutes' conversation at the farm.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As soon as he came to the ground he hurried off on foot in one direction, Rodier on a bicycle in another, their purposeful movements betokening a course of action arranged during the few minutes' conversation at the farm.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was quite dark now, and no one was about; but Smith clearly had no intention of putting his machine up for the night.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Before the farmer reached the hospitable door of the Three Waggoners, Smith had made his descent upon a broad open space in his father's park near Cosham.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Before the farmer reached the hospitable door of the Three Waggoners, Smith had made his descent upon a broad open space in his father's park near Cosham.
purposefuladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrpəsfəl/
serving as or indicating the existence of a purpose or goal
From this reading As soon as he came to the ground he hurried off on foot in one direction, Rodier on a bicycle in another, their purposeful movements betokening a course of action arranged during the few minutes' conversation at the farm.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading It was quite dark now, and no one was about; but Smith clearly had no intention of putting his machine up for the night.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite dark now, and no one was about; but Smith clearly had no intention of putting his machine up for the night.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Before the farmer reached the hospitable door of the Three Waggoners, Smith had made his descent upon a broad open space in his father's park near Cosham.
Rodier
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As soon as he came to the ground he hurried off on foot in one direction, Rodier on a bicycle in another, their purposeful movements betokening a course of action arranged during the few minutes' conversation at the farm.
get rid of
From this reading There stood the large shed in which he housed the aeroplane; adjoining it were a number of workshops.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Before the farmer reached the hospitable door of the Three Waggoners, Smith had made his descent upon a broad open space in his father's park near Cosham.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as he came to the ground he hurried off on foot in one direction, Rodier on a bicycle in another, their purposeful movements betokening a course of action arranged during the few minutes' conversation at the farm.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Before the farmer reached the hospitable door of the Three Waggoners, Smith had made his descent upon a broad open space in his father's park near Cosham.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading There stood the large shed in which he housed the aeroplane; adjoining it were a number of workshops.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before the farmer reached the hospitable door of the Three Waggoners, Smith had made his descent upon a broad open space in his father's park near Cosham.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As soon as he came to the ground he hurried off on foot in one direction, Rodier on a bicycle in another, their purposeful movements betokening a course of action arranged during the few minutes' conversation at the farm.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There stood the large shed in which he housed the aeroplane; adjoining it were a number of workshops.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Before the farmer reached the hospitable door of the Three Waggoners, Smith had made his descent upon a broad open space in his father's park near Cosham.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As soon as he came to the ground he hurried off on foot in one direction, Rodier on a bicycle in another, their purposeful movements betokening a course of action arranged during the few minutes' conversation at the farm.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was quite dark now, and no one was about; but Smith clearly had no intention of putting his machine up for the night.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Before the farmer reached the hospitable door of the Three Waggoners, Smith had made his descent upon a broad open space in his father's park near Cosham.
Waggoners
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From this reading Before the farmer reached the hospitable door of the Three Waggoners, Smith had made his descent upon a broad open space in his father's park near Cosham.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was quite dark now, and no one was about; but Smith clearly had no intention of putting his machine up for the night.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There stood the large shed in which he housed the aeroplane; adjoining it were a number of workshops.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There stood the large shed in which he housed the aeroplane; adjoining it were a number of workshops.
workshopsnounUS /ˈwɜːrkʃɑːps/
plural of “workshop” — small workplace where handcrafts or manufacturing are done
From this reading There stood the large shed in which he housed the aeroplane; adjoining it were a number of workshops.
