used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “A dark night, sir,” said this official, as he put the reins in the hands of the rider.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading As soon as Alexander Lyon had bid good night to his uncle and cousin, he hurried to the livery stable where he had left his horse, doubting that it would be open at so late an hour.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading But it was not yet closed for the night; so upon Mr. Lyon’s requirement one of the hostlers led out the horse, already saddled and bridled for the road.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As soon as Alexander Lyon had bid good night to his uncle and cousin, he hurried to the livery stable where he had left his horse, doubting that it would be open at so late an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As soon as Alexander Lyon had bid good night to his uncle and cousin, he hurried to the livery stable where he had left his horse, doubting that it would be open at so late an hour.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As yet ’tis midnight deep, the weary clouds, Slow meeting, mingle into solemn gloom, The while the drowsy world lies lost in sleep.—THOMSON.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As soon as Alexander Lyon had bid good night to his uncle and cousin, he hurried to the livery stable where he had left his horse, doubting that it would be open at so late an hour.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As soon as Alexander Lyon had bid good night to his uncle and cousin, he hurried to the livery stable where he had left his horse, doubting that it would be open at so late an hour.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Yes, and a dark road before me,” replied the young gentleman.
propose a payment
From this reading As soon as Alexander Lyon had bid good night to his uncle and cousin, he hurried to the livery stable where he had left his horse, doubting that it would be open at so late an hour.
bridledverbUS /ˈbraɪdəld/
past form of “bridle” — anger or take offense
From this reading But it was not yet closed for the night; so upon Mr. Lyon’s requirement one of the hostlers led out the horse, already saddled and bridled for the road.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was not yet closed for the night; so upon Mr. Lyon’s requirement one of the hostlers led out the horse, already saddled and bridled for the road.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading But it was not yet closed for the night; so upon Mr. Lyon’s requirement one of the hostlers led out the horse, already saddled and bridled for the road.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading As yet ’tis midnight deep, the weary clouds, Slow meeting, mingle into solemn gloom, The while the drowsy world lies lost in sleep.—THOMSON.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading As soon as Alexander Lyon had bid good night to his uncle and cousin, he hurried to the livery stable where he had left his horse, doubting that it would be open at so late an hour.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading “A dark night, sir,” said this official, as he put the reins in the hands of the rider.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading As yet ’tis midnight deep, the weary clouds, Slow meeting, mingle into solemn gloom, The while the drowsy world lies lost in sleep.—THOMSON.
doubtingadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtɪŋ/
marked by or given to doubt
From this reading As soon as Alexander Lyon had bid good night to his uncle and cousin, he hurried to the livery stable where he had left his horse, doubting that it would be open at so late an hour.
drowsyadjectiveUS /ˈdraʊzi/
half asleep
From this reading As yet ’tis midnight deep, the weary clouds, Slow meeting, mingle into solemn gloom, The while the drowsy world lies lost in sleep.—THOMSON.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But it was not yet closed for the night; so upon Mr. Lyon’s requirement one of the hostlers led out the horse, already saddled and bridled for the road.
a man of refinement
From this reading “Yes, and a dark road before me,” replied the young gentleman.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading As yet ’tis midnight deep, the weary clouds, Slow meeting, mingle into solemn gloom, The while the drowsy world lies lost in sleep.—THOMSON.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading As soon as Alexander Lyon had bid good night to his uncle and cousin, he hurried to the livery stable where he had left his horse, doubting that it would be open at so late an hour.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As soon as Alexander Lyon had bid good night to his uncle and cousin, he hurried to the livery stable where he had left his horse, doubting that it would be open at so late an hour.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading “A dark night, sir,” said this official, as he put the reins in the hands of the rider.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as Alexander Lyon had bid good night to his uncle and cousin, he hurried to the livery stable where he had left his horse, doubting that it would be open at so late an hour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as Alexander Lyon had bid good night to his uncle and cousin, he hurried to the livery stable where he had left his horse, doubting that it would be open at so late an hour.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading As soon as Alexander Lyon had bid good night to his uncle and cousin, he hurried to the livery stable where he had left his horse, doubting that it would be open at so late an hour.
hostlers
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From this reading But it was not yet closed for the night; so upon Mr. Lyon’s requirement one of the hostlers led out the horse, already saddled and bridled for the road.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading As soon as Alexander Lyon had bid good night to his uncle and cousin, he hurried to the livery stable where he had left his horse, doubting that it would be open at so late an hour.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading As soon as Alexander Lyon had bid good night to his uncle and cousin, he hurried to the livery stable where he had left his horse, doubting that it would be open at so late an hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As yet ’tis midnight deep, the weary clouds, Slow meeting, mingle into solemn gloom, The while the drowsy world lies lost in sleep.—THOMSON.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As yet ’tis midnight deep, the weary clouds, Slow meeting, mingle into solemn gloom, The while the drowsy world lies lost in sleep.—THOMSON.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As soon as Alexander Lyon had bid good night to his uncle and cousin, he hurried to the livery stable where he had left his horse, doubting that it would be open at so late an hour.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading As soon as Alexander Lyon had bid good night to his uncle and cousin, he hurried to the livery stable where he had left his horse, doubting that it would be open at so late an hour.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading But it was not yet closed for the night; so upon Mr. Lyon’s requirement one of the hostlers led out the horse, already saddled and bridled for the road.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading As soon as Alexander Lyon had bid good night to his uncle and cousin, he hurried to the livery stable where he had left his horse, doubting that it would be open at so late an hour.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading As yet ’tis midnight deep, the weary clouds, Slow meeting, mingle into solemn gloom, The while the drowsy world lies lost in sleep.—THOMSON.
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading As soon as Alexander Lyon had bid good night to his uncle and cousin, he hurried to the livery stable where he had left his horse, doubting that it would be open at so late an hour.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading As yet ’tis midnight deep, the weary clouds, Slow meeting, mingle into solemn gloom, The while the drowsy world lies lost in sleep.—THOMSON.
LyonnounUS /ˈlaɪən/
a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon
From this reading As soon as Alexander Lyon had bid good night to his uncle and cousin, he hurried to the livery stable where he had left his horse, doubting that it would be open at so late an hour.
Lyon'snounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
possessive form of “lyon” — a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon
From this reading But it was not yet closed for the night; so upon Mr. Lyon’s requirement one of the hostlers led out the horse, already saddled and bridled for the road.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Yes, and a dark road before me,” replied the young gentleman.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading As yet ’tis midnight deep, the weary clouds, Slow meeting, mingle into solemn gloom, The while the drowsy world lies lost in sleep.—THOMSON.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading As yet ’tis midnight deep, the weary clouds, Slow meeting, mingle into solemn gloom, The while the drowsy world lies lost in sleep.—THOMSON.
mingleverbUS /ˈmɪŋɡəl/
to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading As yet ’tis midnight deep, the weary clouds, Slow meeting, mingle into solemn gloom, The while the drowsy world lies lost in sleep.—THOMSON.
a form of address for a man
From this reading But it was not yet closed for the night; so upon Mr. Lyon’s requirement one of the hostlers led out the horse, already saddled and bridled for the road.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading As soon as Alexander Lyon had bid good night to his uncle and cousin, he hurried to the livery stable where he had left his horse, doubting that it would be open at so late an hour.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But it was not yet closed for the night; so upon Mr. Lyon’s requirement one of the hostlers led out the horse, already saddled and bridled for the road.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But it was not yet closed for the night; so upon Mr. Lyon’s requirement one of the hostlers led out the horse, already saddled and bridled for the road.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading “A dark night, sir,” said this official, as he put the reins in the hands of the rider.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But it was not yet closed for the night; so upon Mr. Lyon’s requirement one of the hostlers led out the horse, already saddled and bridled for the road.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading As soon as Alexander Lyon had bid good night to his uncle and cousin, he hurried to the livery stable where he had left his horse, doubting that it would be open at so late an hour.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But it was not yet closed for the night; so upon Mr. Lyon’s requirement one of the hostlers led out the horse, already saddled and bridled for the road.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “A dark night, sir,” said this official, as he put the reins in the hands of the rider.
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading “A dark night, sir,” said this official, as he put the reins in the hands of the rider.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Yes, and a dark road before me,” replied the young gentleman.
requirementnounUS /rɪˈkwaɪrmənt/
required activity
From this reading But it was not yet closed for the night; so upon Mr. Lyon’s requirement one of the hostlers led out the horse, already saddled and bridled for the road.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading “A dark night, sir,” said this official, as he put the reins in the hands of the rider.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading But it was not yet closed for the night; so upon Mr. Lyon’s requirement one of the hostlers led out the horse, already saddled and bridled for the road.
saddledadjectiveUS /ˈsædəld/
having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal
From this reading But it was not yet closed for the night; so upon Mr. Lyon’s requirement one of the hostlers led out the horse, already saddled and bridled for the road.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “A dark night, sir,” said this official, as he put the reins in the hands of the rider.
term of address for a man
From this reading “A dark night, sir,” said this official, as he put the reins in the hands of the rider.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading As yet ’tis midnight deep, the weary clouds, Slow meeting, mingle into solemn gloom, The while the drowsy world lies lost in sleep.—THOMSON.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading As yet ’tis midnight deep, the weary clouds, Slow meeting, mingle into solemn gloom, The while the drowsy world lies lost in sleep.—THOMSON.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As soon as Alexander Lyon had bid good night to his uncle and cousin, he hurried to the livery stable where he had left his horse, doubting that it would be open at so late an hour.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading As yet ’tis midnight deep, the weary clouds, Slow meeting, mingle into solemn gloom, The while the drowsy world lies lost in sleep.—THOMSON.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as Alexander Lyon had bid good night to his uncle and cousin, he hurried to the livery stable where he had left his horse, doubting that it would be open at so late an hour.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading As soon as Alexander Lyon had bid good night to his uncle and cousin, he hurried to the livery stable where he had left his horse, doubting that it would be open at so late an hour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As soon as Alexander Lyon had bid good night to his uncle and cousin, he hurried to the livery stable where he had left his horse, doubting that it would be open at so late an hour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As yet ’tis midnight deep, the weary clouds, Slow meeting, mingle into solemn gloom, The while the drowsy world lies lost in sleep.—THOMSON.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “A dark night, sir,” said this official, as he put the reins in the hands of the rider.
THOMSONnounUS /ˈtɑːmsən/
United States composer who collaborated with Gertrude Stein (1896-1989)
From this reading As yet ’tis midnight deep, the weary clouds, Slow meeting, mingle into solemn gloom, The while the drowsy world lies lost in sleep.—THOMSON.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading As yet ’tis midnight deep, the weary clouds, Slow meeting, mingle into solemn gloom, The while the drowsy world lies lost in sleep.—THOMSON.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As soon as Alexander Lyon had bid good night to his uncle and cousin, he hurried to the livery stable where he had left his horse, doubting that it would be open at so late an hour.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading As soon as Alexander Lyon had bid good night to his uncle and cousin, he hurried to the livery stable where he had left his horse, doubting that it would be open at so late an hour.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But it was not yet closed for the night; so upon Mr. Lyon’s requirement one of the hostlers led out the horse, already saddled and bridled for the road.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it was not yet closed for the night; so upon Mr. Lyon’s requirement one of the hostlers led out the horse, already saddled and bridled for the road.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading As yet ’tis midnight deep, the weary clouds, Slow meeting, mingle into solemn gloom, The while the drowsy world lies lost in sleep.—THOMSON.
in or at the place that
From this reading As soon as Alexander Lyon had bid good night to his uncle and cousin, he hurried to the livery stable where he had left his horse, doubting that it would be open at so late an hour.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading As yet ’tis midnight deep, the weary clouds, Slow meeting, mingle into solemn gloom, The while the drowsy world lies lost in sleep.—THOMSON.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading As yet ’tis midnight deep, the weary clouds, Slow meeting, mingle into solemn gloom, The while the drowsy world lies lost in sleep.—THOMSON.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As soon as Alexander Lyon had bid good night to his uncle and cousin, he hurried to the livery stable where he had left his horse, doubting that it would be open at so late an hour.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, and a dark road before me,” replied the young gentleman.
but in spite of that
From this reading As yet ’tis midnight deep, the weary clouds, Slow meeting, mingle into solemn gloom, The while the drowsy world lies lost in sleep.—THOMSON.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “Yes, and a dark road before me,” replied the young gentleman.
