used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Oakley felt little inconvenience from the night as, wrapped in a large cloak, and with an unusually broad-brimmed hat, he cautiously approached the low-roofed dwelling of Holgrave, in the forest of Dean.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The tenth evening after this exploit closed in heavily, and the wind blew chill and gusty, loaded with drizzling rain.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Black Jack stept near enough to obtain a view of the interior, in order to assure himself that he was not mistaken, although, from the description he had received, he had little doubt; and a single glance convinced him it was the dwelling he sought.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Oakley felt little inconvenience from the night as, wrapped in a large cloak, and with an unusually broad-brimmed hat, he cautiously approached the low-roofed dwelling of Holgrave, in the forest of Dean.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The tenth evening after this exploit closed in heavily, and the wind blew chill and gusty, loaded with drizzling rain.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading Oakley felt little inconvenience from the night as, wrapped in a large cloak, and with an unusually broad-brimmed hat, he cautiously approached the low-roofed dwelling of Holgrave, in the forest of Dean.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Oakley felt little inconvenience from the night as, wrapped in a large cloak, and with an unusually broad-brimmed hat, he cautiously approached the low-roofed dwelling of Holgrave, in the forest of Dean.
make certain of
From this reading Black Jack stept near enough to obtain a view of the interior, in order to assure himself that he was not mistaken, although, from the description he had received, he had little doubt; and a single glance convinced him it was the dwelling he sought.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Black Jack stept near enough to obtain a view of the interior, in order to assure himself that he was not mistaken, although, from the description he had received, he had little doubt; and a single glance convinced him it was the dwelling he sought.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading The blaze of a bright wood fire was streaming through the casement.
inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard
From this reading The tenth evening after this exploit closed in heavily, and the wind blew chill and gusty, loaded with drizzling rain.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The blaze of a bright wood fire was streaming through the casement.
broad-brimmedadjective
(of hats) having a broad brim
From this reading Oakley felt little inconvenience from the night as, wrapped in a large cloak, and with an unusually broad-brimmed hat, he cautiously approached the low-roofed dwelling of Holgrave, in the forest of Dean.
casementnoun
a window sash that is hinged (usually on one side)
From this reading The blaze of a bright wood fire was streaming through the casement.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading Oakley felt little inconvenience from the night as, wrapped in a large cloak, and with an unusually broad-brimmed hat, he cautiously approached the low-roofed dwelling of Holgrave, in the forest of Dean.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading The tenth evening after this exploit closed in heavily, and the wind blew chill and gusty, loaded with drizzling rain.
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading Oakley felt little inconvenience from the night as, wrapped in a large cloak, and with an unusually broad-brimmed hat, he cautiously approached the low-roofed dwelling of Holgrave, in the forest of Dean.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The tenth evening after this exploit closed in heavily, and the wind blew chill and gusty, loaded with drizzling rain.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Black Jack stept near enough to obtain a view of the interior, in order to assure himself that he was not mistaken, although, from the description he had received, he had little doubt; and a single glance convinced him it was the dwelling he sought.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He had little difficulty in distinguishing it, Harvey having a few days previously, though without the least intimation of the reason, watched Holgrave from the foundry to his home.
DeannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading Oakley felt little inconvenience from the night as, wrapped in a large cloak, and with an unusually broad-brimmed hat, he cautiously approached the low-roofed dwelling of Holgrave, in the forest of Dean.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Black Jack stept near enough to obtain a view of the interior, in order to assure himself that he was not mistaken, although, from the description he had received, he had little doubt; and a single glance convinced him it was the dwelling he sought.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading He had little difficulty in distinguishing it, Harvey having a few days previously, though without the least intimation of the reason, watched Holgrave from the foundry to his home.
distinguishingverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “distinguish” — mark as different
From this reading He had little difficulty in distinguishing it, Harvey having a few days previously, though without the least intimation of the reason, watched Holgrave from the foundry to his home.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Black Jack stept near enough to obtain a view of the interior, in order to assure himself that he was not mistaken, although, from the description he had received, he had little doubt; and a single glance convinced him it was the dwelling he sought.
drizzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪzəlɪŋ/
(of rain) falling lightly in very small drops
From this reading The tenth evening after this exploit closed in heavily, and the wind blew chill and gusty, loaded with drizzling rain.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading Oakley felt little inconvenience from the night as, wrapped in a large cloak, and with an unusually broad-brimmed hat, he cautiously approached the low-roofed dwelling of Holgrave, in the forest of Dean.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Black Jack stept near enough to obtain a view of the interior, in order to assure himself that he was not mistaken, although, from the description he had received, he had little doubt; and a single glance convinced him it was the dwelling he sought.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The tenth evening after this exploit closed in heavily, and the wind blew chill and gusty, loaded with drizzling rain.
exploitverbUS /ˈeksplɔɪt/
use or manipulate to one's advantage
From this reading The tenth evening after this exploit closed in heavily, and the wind blew chill and gusty, loaded with drizzling rain.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Oakley felt little inconvenience from the night as, wrapped in a large cloak, and with an unusually broad-brimmed hat, he cautiously approached the low-roofed dwelling of Holgrave, in the forest of Dean.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He had little difficulty in distinguishing it, Harvey having a few days previously, though without the least intimation of the reason, watched Holgrave from the foundry to his home.
start firing a weapon
From this reading The blaze of a bright wood fire was streaming through the casement.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Oakley felt little inconvenience from the night as, wrapped in a large cloak, and with an unusually broad-brimmed hat, he cautiously approached the low-roofed dwelling of Holgrave, in the forest of Dean.
foundrynounUS /ˈfaʊndri/
factory where metal castings are produced
From this reading He had little difficulty in distinguishing it, Harvey having a few days previously, though without the least intimation of the reason, watched Holgrave from the foundry to his home.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Oakley felt little inconvenience from the night as, wrapped in a large cloak, and with an unusually broad-brimmed hat, he cautiously approached the low-roofed dwelling of Holgrave, in the forest of Dean.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Black Jack stept near enough to obtain a view of the interior, in order to assure himself that he was not mistaken, although, from the description he had received, he had little doubt; and a single glance convinced him it was the dwelling he sought.
gustyadjectiveUS /ˈɡʌsti/
blowing in puffs or short intermittent blasts
From this reading The tenth evening after this exploit closed in heavily, and the wind blew chill and gusty, loaded with drizzling rain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had little difficulty in distinguishing it, Harvey having a few days previously, though without the least intimation of the reason, watched Holgrave from the foundry to his home.
HarveynounUS /ˈhɑːrvi/
English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)
From this reading He had little difficulty in distinguishing it, Harvey having a few days previously, though without the least intimation of the reason, watched Holgrave from the foundry to his home.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Oakley felt little inconvenience from the night as, wrapped in a large cloak, and with an unusually broad-brimmed hat, he cautiously approached the low-roofed dwelling of Holgrave, in the forest of Dean.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He had little difficulty in distinguishing it, Harvey having a few days previously, though without the least intimation of the reason, watched Holgrave from the foundry to his home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Oakley felt little inconvenience from the night as, wrapped in a large cloak, and with an unusually broad-brimmed hat, he cautiously approached the low-roofed dwelling of Holgrave, in the forest of Dean.
to a considerable degree
From this reading The tenth evening after this exploit closed in heavily, and the wind blew chill and gusty, loaded with drizzling rain.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Black Jack stept near enough to obtain a view of the interior, in order to assure himself that he was not mistaken, although, from the description he had received, he had little doubt; and a single glance convinced him it was the dwelling he sought.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Black Jack stept near enough to obtain a view of the interior, in order to assure himself that he was not mistaken, although, from the description he had received, he had little doubt; and a single glance convinced him it was the dwelling he sought.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had little difficulty in distinguishing it, Harvey having a few days previously, though without the least intimation of the reason, watched Holgrave from the foundry to his home.
Holgrave
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From this reading Oakley felt little inconvenience from the night as, wrapped in a large cloak, and with an unusually broad-brimmed hat, he cautiously approached the low-roofed dwelling of Holgrave, in the forest of Dean.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He had little difficulty in distinguishing it, Harvey having a few days previously, though without the least intimation of the reason, watched Holgrave from the foundry to his home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The tenth evening after this exploit closed in heavily, and the wind blew chill and gusty, loaded with drizzling rain.
inconveniencenounUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjəns/
an inconvenient discomfort
From this reading Oakley felt little inconvenience from the night as, wrapped in a large cloak, and with an unusually broad-brimmed hat, he cautiously approached the low-roofed dwelling of Holgrave, in the forest of Dean.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading Black Jack stept near enough to obtain a view of the interior, in order to assure himself that he was not mistaken, although, from the description he had received, he had little doubt; and a single glance convinced him it was the dwelling he sought.
intimationnounUS /ˌɪntəˈmeɪʃən/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading He had little difficulty in distinguishing it, Harvey having a few days previously, though without the least intimation of the reason, watched Holgrave from the foundry to his home.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had little difficulty in distinguishing it, Harvey having a few days previously, though without the least intimation of the reason, watched Holgrave from the foundry to his home.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Black Jack stept near enough to obtain a view of the interior, in order to assure himself that he was not mistaken, although, from the description he had received, he had little doubt; and a single glance convinced him it was the dwelling he sought.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Oakley felt little inconvenience from the night as, wrapped in a large cloak, and with an unusually broad-brimmed hat, he cautiously approached the low-roofed dwelling of Holgrave, in the forest of Dean.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had little difficulty in distinguishing it, Harvey having a few days previously, though without the least intimation of the reason, watched Holgrave from the foundry to his home.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Oakley felt little inconvenience from the night as, wrapped in a large cloak, and with an unusually broad-brimmed hat, he cautiously approached the low-roofed dwelling of Holgrave, in the forest of Dean.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading The tenth evening after this exploit closed in heavily, and the wind blew chill and gusty, loaded with drizzling rain.
low-roofed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Oakley felt little inconvenience from the night as, wrapped in a large cloak, and with an unusually broad-brimmed hat, he cautiously approached the low-roofed dwelling of Holgrave, in the forest of Dean.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading Black Jack stept near enough to obtain a view of the interior, in order to assure himself that he was not mistaken, although, from the description he had received, he had little doubt; and a single glance convinced him it was the dwelling he sought.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Black Jack stept near enough to obtain a view of the interior, in order to assure himself that he was not mistaken, although, from the description he had received, he had little doubt; and a single glance convinced him it was the dwelling he sought.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Oakley felt little inconvenience from the night as, wrapped in a large cloak, and with an unusually broad-brimmed hat, he cautiously approached the low-roofed dwelling of Holgrave, in the forest of Dean.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Black Jack stept near enough to obtain a view of the interior, in order to assure himself that he was not mistaken, although, from the description he had received, he had little doubt; and a single glance convinced him it was the dwelling he sought.
OakleynounUS /ˈoʊkli/
United States sharpshooter who was featured in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show (1860-1926)
From this reading Oakley felt little inconvenience from the night as, wrapped in a large cloak, and with an unusually broad-brimmed hat, he cautiously approached the low-roofed dwelling of Holgrave, in the forest of Dean.
come into possession of
From this reading Black Jack stept near enough to obtain a view of the interior, in order to assure himself that he was not mistaken, although, from the description he had received, he had little doubt; and a single glance convinced him it was the dwelling he sought.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Oakley felt little inconvenience from the night as, wrapped in a large cloak, and with an unusually broad-brimmed hat, he cautiously approached the low-roofed dwelling of Holgrave, in the forest of Dean.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Black Jack stept near enough to obtain a view of the interior, in order to assure himself that he was not mistaken, although, from the description he had received, he had little doubt; and a single glance convinced him it was the dwelling he sought.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading He had little difficulty in distinguishing it, Harvey having a few days previously, though without the least intimation of the reason, watched Holgrave from the foundry to his home.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The tenth evening after this exploit closed in heavily, and the wind blew chill and gusty, loaded with drizzling rain.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He had little difficulty in distinguishing it, Harvey having a few days previously, though without the least intimation of the reason, watched Holgrave from the foundry to his home.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Black Jack stept near enough to obtain a view of the interior, in order to assure himself that he was not mistaken, although, from the description he had received, he had little doubt; and a single glance convinced him it was the dwelling he sought.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Black Jack stept near enough to obtain a view of the interior, in order to assure himself that he was not mistaken, although, from the description he had received, he had little doubt; and a single glance convinced him it was the dwelling he sought.
that is looked for
From this reading Black Jack stept near enough to obtain a view of the interior, in order to assure himself that he was not mistaken, although, from the description he had received, he had little doubt; and a single glance convinced him it was the dwelling he sought.
stept
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Black Jack stept near enough to obtain a view of the interior, in order to assure himself that he was not mistaken, although, from the description he had received, he had little doubt; and a single glance convinced him it was the dwelling he sought.
streamingadjectiveUS /ˈstriːmɪŋ/
exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts
From this reading The blaze of a bright wood fire was streaming through the casement.
tenthnounUS /tenθ/
a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
From this reading The tenth evening after this exploit closed in heavily, and the wind blew chill and gusty, loaded with drizzling rain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Black Jack stept near enough to obtain a view of the interior, in order to assure himself that he was not mistaken, although, from the description he had received, he had little doubt; and a single glance convinced him it was the dwelling he sought.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The tenth evening after this exploit closed in heavily, and the wind blew chill and gusty, loaded with drizzling rain.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The tenth evening after this exploit closed in heavily, and the wind blew chill and gusty, loaded with drizzling rain.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He had little difficulty in distinguishing it, Harvey having a few days previously, though without the least intimation of the reason, watched Holgrave from the foundry to his home.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The blaze of a bright wood fire was streaming through the casement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had little difficulty in distinguishing it, Harvey having a few days previously, though without the least intimation of the reason, watched Holgrave from the foundry to his home.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading Oakley felt little inconvenience from the night as, wrapped in a large cloak, and with an unusually broad-brimmed hat, he cautiously approached the low-roofed dwelling of Holgrave, in the forest of Dean.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Black Jack stept near enough to obtain a view of the interior, in order to assure himself that he was not mistaken, although, from the description he had received, he had little doubt; and a single glance convinced him it was the dwelling he sought.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The blaze of a bright wood fire was streaming through the casement.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading He had little difficulty in distinguishing it, Harvey having a few days previously, though without the least intimation of the reason, watched Holgrave from the foundry to his home.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The tenth evening after this exploit closed in heavily, and the wind blew chill and gusty, loaded with drizzling rain.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The tenth evening after this exploit closed in heavily, and the wind blew chill and gusty, loaded with drizzling rain.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He had little difficulty in distinguishing it, Harvey having a few days previously, though without the least intimation of the reason, watched Holgrave from the foundry to his home.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading The blaze of a bright wood fire was streaming through the casement.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Oakley felt little inconvenience from the night as, wrapped in a large cloak, and with an unusually broad-brimmed hat, he cautiously approached the low-roofed dwelling of Holgrave, in the forest of Dean.
