used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The priest walked towards the stable with a lantern in one hand and a basket in the other, pushed open the door with his foot, and saw Slimakowa's body.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Within half an hour the priest's round ponies stood at Slimak's gate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The priest walked towards the stable with a lantern in one hand and a basket in the other, pushed open the door with his foot, and saw Slimakowa's body.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading 'Who is that?' he asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Within half an hour the priest's round ponies stood at Slimak's gate.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Further away, on the litter, sat the peasant, shading his eyes from the light.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading The priest walked towards the stable with a lantern in one hand and a basket in the other, pushed open the door with his foot, and saw Slimakowa's body.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The priest walked towards the stable with a lantern in one hand and a basket in the other, pushed open the door with his foot, and saw Slimakowa's body.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The priest walked towards the stable with a lantern in one hand and a basket in the other, pushed open the door with his foot, and saw Slimakowa's body.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Further away, on the litter, sat the peasant, shading his eyes from the light.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The priest walked towards the stable with a lantern in one hand and a basket in the other, pushed open the door with his foot, and saw Slimakowa's body.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Further away, on the litter, sat the peasant, shading his eyes from the light.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Further away, on the litter, sat the peasant, shading his eyes from the light.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Within half an hour the priest's round ponies stood at Slimak's gate.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Within half an hour the priest's round ponies stood at Slimak's gate.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The priest walked towards the stable with a lantern in one hand and a basket in the other, pushed open the door with his foot, and saw Slimakowa's body.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'Who is that?' he asked.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The priest walked towards the stable with a lantern in one hand and a basket in the other, pushed open the door with his foot, and saw Slimakowa's body.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Within half an hour the priest's round ponies stood at Slimak's gate.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'It is I, your priest.'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The priest walked towards the stable with a lantern in one hand and a basket in the other, pushed open the door with his foot, and saw Slimakowa's body.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Who is that?' he asked.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'It is I, your priest.'
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading The priest walked towards the stable with a lantern in one hand and a basket in the other, pushed open the door with his foot, and saw Slimakowa's body.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Further away, on the litter, sat the peasant, shading his eyes from the light.
litternounUS /ˈlɪtər/
the offspring at one birth of a multiparous mammal
From this reading Further away, on the litter, sat the peasant, shading his eyes from the light.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Further away, on the litter, sat the peasant, shading his eyes from the light.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The priest walked towards the stable with a lantern in one hand and a basket in the other, pushed open the door with his foot, and saw Slimakowa's body.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The priest walked towards the stable with a lantern in one hand and a basket in the other, pushed open the door with his foot, and saw Slimakowa's body.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The priest walked towards the stable with a lantern in one hand and a basket in the other, pushed open the door with his foot, and saw Slimakowa's body.
peasantnounUS /ˈpezənt/
a country person
From this reading Further away, on the litter, sat the peasant, shading his eyes from the light.
poniesnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading Within half an hour the priest's round ponies stood at Slimak's gate.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading The priest walked towards the stable with a lantern in one hand and a basket in the other, pushed open the door with his foot, and saw Slimakowa's body.
priest'snounUS /priːsts/
possessive form of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Within half an hour the priest's round ponies stood at Slimak's gate.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading The priest walked towards the stable with a lantern in one hand and a basket in the other, pushed open the door with his foot, and saw Slimakowa's body.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Within half an hour the priest's round ponies stood at Slimak's gate.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Further away, on the litter, sat the peasant, shading his eyes from the light.
cut with a saw
From this reading The priest walked towards the stable with a lantern in one hand and a basket in the other, pushed open the door with his foot, and saw Slimakowa's body.
shadingnounUS /ˈʃeɪdɪŋ/
graded markings that indicate light or shaded areas in a drawing or painting
From this reading Further away, on the litter, sat the peasant, shading his eyes from the light.
Slimak's
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From this reading Within half an hour the priest's round ponies stood at Slimak's gate.
Slimakowa's
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From this reading The priest walked towards the stable with a lantern in one hand and a basket in the other, pushed open the door with his foot, and saw Slimakowa's body.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading The priest walked towards the stable with a lantern in one hand and a basket in the other, pushed open the door with his foot, and saw Slimakowa's body.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Within half an hour the priest's round ponies stood at Slimak's gate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'Who is that?' he asked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Within half an hour the priest's round ponies stood at Slimak's gate.
in the direction of
From this reading The priest walked towards the stable with a lantern in one hand and a basket in the other, pushed open the door with his foot, and saw Slimakowa's body.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The priest walked towards the stable with a lantern in one hand and a basket in the other, pushed open the door with his foot, and saw Slimakowa's body.
which person or people
From this reading 'Who is that?' he asked.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The priest walked towards the stable with a lantern in one hand and a basket in the other, pushed open the door with his foot, and saw Slimakowa's body.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within half an hour the priest's round ponies stood at Slimak's gate.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'It is I, your priest.'
