used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The night had closed in a thick black curtain over the landscape, and the windows of the Negroes' cabins burned like little still red flames along the horizon.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Straight ahead the road was visible as a pale, curving streak across the darkness.
at or in the front
From this reading Straight ahead the road was visible as a pale, curving streak across the darkness.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading BETWEEN MAN AND WOMAN He walked rapidly to the end of the street, and then slackened his pace almost unconsciously as he turned into the country road.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The night had closed in a thick black curtain over the landscape, and the windows of the Negroes' cabins burned like little still red flames along the horizon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BETWEEN MAN AND WOMAN He walked rapidly to the end of the street, and then slackened his pace almost unconsciously as he turned into the country road.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BETWEEN MAN AND WOMAN He walked rapidly to the end of the street, and then slackened his pace almost unconsciously as he turned into the country road.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading BETWEEN MAN AND WOMAN He walked rapidly to the end of the street, and then slackened his pace almost unconsciously as he turned into the country road.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The night had closed in a thick black curtain over the landscape, and the windows of the Negroes' cabins burned like little still red flames along the horizon.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading The night had closed in a thick black curtain over the landscape, and the windows of the Negroes' cabins burned like little still red flames along the horizon.
cabinsnounUS /ˈkæbənz/
plural of “cabin” — small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading The night had closed in a thick black curtain over the landscape, and the windows of the Negroes' cabins burned like little still red flames along the horizon.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A farmer, carrying a lantern, came down the path leading from the fields, and hearing Ordway's footsteps in the road, flashed the light suddenly into his face.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading A farmer, carrying a lantern, came down the path leading from the fields, and hearing Ordway's footsteps in the road, flashed the light suddenly into his face.
CedarnounUS /ˈsiːdər/
any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading Upon recognition there followed a cheerful "good-night!" and the offer of the use of the lantern to Cedar Hill.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Upon recognition there followed a cheerful "good-night!" and the offer of the use of the lantern to Cedar Hill.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The night had closed in a thick black curtain over the landscape, and the windows of the Negroes' cabins burned like little still red flames along the horizon.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading BETWEEN MAN AND WOMAN He walked rapidly to the end of the street, and then slackened his pace almost unconsciously as he turned into the country road.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading The night had closed in a thick black curtain over the landscape, and the windows of the Negroes' cabins burned like little still red flames along the horizon.
curvingadjectiveUS /ˈkɜːrvɪŋ/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading Straight ahead the road was visible as a pale, curving streak across the darkness.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Straight ahead the road was visible as a pale, curving streak across the darkness.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A farmer, carrying a lantern, came down the path leading from the fields, and hearing Ordway's footsteps in the road, flashed the light suddenly into his face.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading BETWEEN MAN AND WOMAN He walked rapidly to the end of the street, and then slackened his pace almost unconsciously as he turned into the country road.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A farmer, carrying a lantern, came down the path leading from the fields, and hearing Ordway's footsteps in the road, flashed the light suddenly into his face.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading A farmer, carrying a lantern, came down the path leading from the fields, and hearing Ordway's footsteps in the road, flashed the light suddenly into his face.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading A farmer, carrying a lantern, came down the path leading from the fields, and hearing Ordway's footsteps in the road, flashed the light suddenly into his face.
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading The night had closed in a thick black curtain over the landscape, and the windows of the Negroes' cabins burned like little still red flames along the horizon.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading A farmer, carrying a lantern, came down the path leading from the fields, and hearing Ordway's footsteps in the road, flashed the light suddenly into his face.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Upon recognition there followed a cheerful "good-night!" and the offer of the use of the lantern to Cedar Hill.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading A farmer, carrying a lantern, came down the path leading from the fields, and hearing Ordway's footsteps in the road, flashed the light suddenly into his face.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A farmer, carrying a lantern, came down the path leading from the fields, and hearing Ordway's footsteps in the road, flashed the light suddenly into his face.
good-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Upon recognition there followed a cheerful "good-night!" and the offer of the use of the lantern to Cedar Hill.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The night had closed in a thick black curtain over the landscape, and the windows of the Negroes' cabins burned like little still red flames along the horizon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BETWEEN MAN AND WOMAN He walked rapidly to the end of the street, and then slackened his pace almost unconsciously as he turned into the country road.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading A farmer, carrying a lantern, came down the path leading from the fields, and hearing Ordway's footsteps in the road, flashed the light suddenly into his face.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Upon recognition there followed a cheerful "good-night!" and the offer of the use of the lantern to Cedar Hill.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BETWEEN MAN AND WOMAN He walked rapidly to the end of the street, and then slackened his pace almost unconsciously as he turned into the country road.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading The night had closed in a thick black curtain over the landscape, and the windows of the Negroes' cabins burned like little still red flames along the horizon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The night had closed in a thick black curtain over the landscape, and the windows of the Negroes' cabins burned like little still red flames along the horizon.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading BETWEEN MAN AND WOMAN He walked rapidly to the end of the street, and then slackened his pace almost unconsciously as he turned into the country road.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading The night had closed in a thick black curtain over the landscape, and the windows of the Negroes' cabins burned like little still red flames along the horizon.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading A farmer, carrying a lantern, came down the path leading from the fields, and hearing Ordway's footsteps in the road, flashed the light suddenly into his face.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading A farmer, carrying a lantern, came down the path leading from the fields, and hearing Ordway's footsteps in the road, flashed the light suddenly into his face.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A farmer, carrying a lantern, came down the path leading from the fields, and hearing Ordway's footsteps in the road, flashed the light suddenly into his face.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The night had closed in a thick black curtain over the landscape, and the windows of the Negroes' cabins burned like little still red flames along the horizon.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The night had closed in a thick black curtain over the landscape, and the windows of the Negroes' cabins burned like little still red flames along the horizon.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading BETWEEN MAN AND WOMAN He walked rapidly to the end of the street, and then slackened his pace almost unconsciously as he turned into the country road.
NegroesnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊz/
plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading The night had closed in a thick black curtain over the landscape, and the windows of the Negroes' cabins burned like little still red flames along the horizon.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night had closed in a thick black curtain over the landscape, and the windows of the Negroes' cabins burned like little still red flames along the horizon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BETWEEN MAN AND WOMAN He walked rapidly to the end of the street, and then slackened his pace almost unconsciously as he turned into the country road.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Upon recognition there followed a cheerful "good-night!" and the offer of the use of the lantern to Cedar Hill.
Ordway's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A farmer, carrying a lantern, came down the path leading from the fields, and hearing Ordway's footsteps in the road, flashed the light suddenly into his face.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The night had closed in a thick black curtain over the landscape, and the windows of the Negroes' cabins burned like little still red flames along the horizon.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading BETWEEN MAN AND WOMAN He walked rapidly to the end of the street, and then slackened his pace almost unconsciously as he turned into the country road.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Straight ahead the road was visible as a pale, curving streak across the darkness.
a course of conduct
From this reading A farmer, carrying a lantern, came down the path leading from the fields, and hearing Ordway's footsteps in the road, flashed the light suddenly into his face.
with speed
From this reading BETWEEN MAN AND WOMAN He walked rapidly to the end of the street, and then slackened his pace almost unconsciously as he turned into the country road.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Upon recognition there followed a cheerful "good-night!" and the offer of the use of the lantern to Cedar Hill.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The night had closed in a thick black curtain over the landscape, and the windows of the Negroes' cabins burned like little still red flames along the horizon.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading BETWEEN MAN AND WOMAN He walked rapidly to the end of the street, and then slackened his pace almost unconsciously as he turned into the country road.
slackenedverbUS /ˈslækənd/
past form of “slacken” — become slow or slower
From this reading BETWEEN MAN AND WOMAN He walked rapidly to the end of the street, and then slackened his pace almost unconsciously as he turned into the country road.
not in physical motion
From this reading The night had closed in a thick black curtain over the landscape, and the windows of the Negroes' cabins burned like little still red flames along the horizon.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Straight ahead the road was visible as a pale, curving streak across the darkness.
streaknounUS /striːk/
an unbroken series of events
From this reading Straight ahead the road was visible as a pale, curving streak across the darkness.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading BETWEEN MAN AND WOMAN He walked rapidly to the end of the street, and then slackened his pace almost unconsciously as he turned into the country road.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading A farmer, carrying a lantern, came down the path leading from the fields, and hearing Ordway's footsteps in the road, flashed the light suddenly into his face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BETWEEN MAN AND WOMAN He walked rapidly to the end of the street, and then slackened his pace almost unconsciously as he turned into the country road.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading BETWEEN MAN AND WOMAN He walked rapidly to the end of the street, and then slackened his pace almost unconsciously as he turned into the country road.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Upon recognition there followed a cheerful "good-night!" and the offer of the use of the lantern to Cedar Hill.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading The night had closed in a thick black curtain over the landscape, and the windows of the Negroes' cabins burned like little still red flames along the horizon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BETWEEN MAN AND WOMAN He walked rapidly to the end of the street, and then slackened his pace almost unconsciously as he turned into the country road.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading BETWEEN MAN AND WOMAN He walked rapidly to the end of the street, and then slackened his pace almost unconsciously as he turned into the country road.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading BETWEEN MAN AND WOMAN He walked rapidly to the end of the street, and then slackened his pace almost unconsciously as he turned into the country road.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon recognition there followed a cheerful "good-night!" and the offer of the use of the lantern to Cedar Hill.
the act of using
From this reading Upon recognition there followed a cheerful "good-night!" and the offer of the use of the lantern to Cedar Hill.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Straight ahead the road was visible as a pale, curving streak across the darkness.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading BETWEEN MAN AND WOMAN He walked rapidly to the end of the street, and then slackened his pace almost unconsciously as he turned into the country road.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Straight ahead the road was visible as a pale, curving streak across the darkness.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The night had closed in a thick black curtain over the landscape, and the windows of the Negroes' cabins burned like little still red flames along the horizon.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading BETWEEN MAN AND WOMAN He walked rapidly to the end of the street, and then slackened his pace almost unconsciously as he turned into the country road.
