used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Beyond doubt, like the first affiliated member met on the road to Sue by the man who styled himself prophet, the monk who opened the gate was of secondary rank in the fraternity; for, grasping the horse’s bridle, he held it while the rider dismounted, rendering the young man the service of a groom.
AddressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading Addressing the monk in a tone of command, he said: “I thought I should find the brothers assembled in council.”
affiliatedadjectiveUS /əˈfɪlieɪtɪd/
being joined in close association
From this reading Beyond doubt, like the first affiliated member met on the road to Sue by the man who styled himself prophet, the monk who opened the gate was of secondary rank in the fraternity; for, grasping the horse’s bridle, he held it while the rider dismounted, rendering the young man the service of a groom.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Morgan got off, unfastened the valise, pulled the pistols from the holsters, and placed them in his belt, next to those already there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Morgan got off, unfastened the valise, pulled the pistols from the holsters, and placed them in his belt, next to those already there.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “They are assembled,” replied the monk.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading Addressing the monk in a tone of command, he said: “I thought I should find the brothers assembled in council.”
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading Morgan got off, unfastened the valise, pulled the pistols from the holsters, and placed them in his belt, next to those already there.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond doubt, like the first affiliated member met on the road to Sue by the man who styled himself prophet, the monk who opened the gate was of secondary rank in the fraternity; for, grasping the horse’s bridle, he held it while the rider dismounted, rendering the young man the service of a groom.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading Beyond doubt, like the first affiliated member met on the road to Sue by the man who styled himself prophet, the monk who opened the gate was of secondary rank in the fraternity; for, grasping the horse’s bridle, he held it while the rider dismounted, rendering the young man the service of a groom.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Addressing the monk in a tone of command, he said: “I thought I should find the brothers assembled in council.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Beyond doubt, like the first affiliated member met on the road to Sue by the man who styled himself prophet, the monk who opened the gate was of secondary rank in the fraternity; for, grasping the horse’s bridle, he held it while the rider dismounted, rendering the young man the service of a groom.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Addressing the monk in a tone of command, he said: “I thought I should find the brothers assembled in council.”
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading Addressing the monk in a tone of command, he said: “I thought I should find the brothers assembled in council.”
dismounted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Beyond doubt, like the first affiliated member met on the road to Sue by the man who styled himself prophet, the monk who opened the gate was of secondary rank in the fraternity; for, grasping the horse’s bridle, he held it while the rider dismounted, rendering the young man the service of a groom.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Beyond doubt, like the first affiliated member met on the road to Sue by the man who styled himself prophet, the monk who opened the gate was of secondary rank in the fraternity; for, grasping the horse’s bridle, he held it while the rider dismounted, rendering the young man the service of a groom.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Addressing the monk in a tone of command, he said: “I thought I should find the brothers assembled in council.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Beyond doubt, like the first affiliated member met on the road to Sue by the man who styled himself prophet, the monk who opened the gate was of secondary rank in the fraternity; for, grasping the horse’s bridle, he held it while the rider dismounted, rendering the young man the service of a groom.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Beyond doubt, like the first affiliated member met on the road to Sue by the man who styled himself prophet, the monk who opened the gate was of secondary rank in the fraternity; for, grasping the horse’s bridle, he held it while the rider dismounted, rendering the young man the service of a groom.
fraternitynounUS /frəˈtɜːrnəti/
a social club for male undergraduates
From this reading Beyond doubt, like the first affiliated member met on the road to Sue by the man who styled himself prophet, the monk who opened the gate was of secondary rank in the fraternity; for, grasping the horse’s bridle, he held it while the rider dismounted, rendering the young man the service of a groom.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Morgan got off, unfastened the valise, pulled the pistols from the holsters, and placed them in his belt, next to those already there.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Beyond doubt, like the first affiliated member met on the road to Sue by the man who styled himself prophet, the monk who opened the gate was of secondary rank in the fraternity; for, grasping the horse’s bridle, he held it while the rider dismounted, rendering the young man the service of a groom.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Morgan got off, unfastened the valise, pulled the pistols from the holsters, and placed them in his belt, next to those already there.
graspingnounUS /ˈɡræspɪŋ/
understanding with difficulty
From this reading Beyond doubt, like the first affiliated member met on the road to Sue by the man who styled himself prophet, the monk who opened the gate was of secondary rank in the fraternity; for, grasping the horse’s bridle, he held it while the rider dismounted, rendering the young man the service of a groom.
groomverbUS /ɡruːm/
educate for a future role or function
From this reading Beyond doubt, like the first affiliated member met on the road to Sue by the man who styled himself prophet, the monk who opened the gate was of secondary rank in the fraternity; for, grasping the horse’s bridle, he held it while the rider dismounted, rendering the young man the service of a groom.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Beyond doubt, like the first affiliated member met on the road to Sue by the man who styled himself prophet, the monk who opened the gate was of secondary rank in the fraternity; for, grasping the horse’s bridle, he held it while the rider dismounted, rendering the young man the service of a groom.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Beyond doubt, like the first affiliated member met on the road to Sue by the man who styled himself prophet, the monk who opened the gate was of secondary rank in the fraternity; for, grasping the horse’s bridle, he held it while the rider dismounted, rendering the young man the service of a groom.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Beyond doubt, like the first affiliated member met on the road to Sue by the man who styled himself prophet, the monk who opened the gate was of secondary rank in the fraternity; for, grasping the horse’s bridle, he held it while the rider dismounted, rendering the young man the service of a groom.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Morgan got off, unfastened the valise, pulled the pistols from the holsters, and placed them in his belt, next to those already there.
holsters
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Morgan got off, unfastened the valise, pulled the pistols from the holsters, and placed them in his belt, next to those already there.
horse'snounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
possessive form of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Beyond doubt, like the first affiliated member met on the road to Sue by the man who styled himself prophet, the monk who opened the gate was of secondary rank in the fraternity; for, grasping the horse’s bridle, he held it while the rider dismounted, rendering the young man the service of a groom.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Addressing the monk in a tone of command, he said: “I thought I should find the brothers assembled in council.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Beyond doubt, like the first affiliated member met on the road to Sue by the man who styled himself prophet, the monk who opened the gate was of secondary rank in the fraternity; for, grasping the horse’s bridle, he held it while the rider dismounted, rendering the young man the service of a groom.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Beyond doubt, like the first affiliated member met on the road to Sue by the man who styled himself prophet, the monk who opened the gate was of secondary rank in the fraternity; for, grasping the horse’s bridle, he held it while the rider dismounted, rendering the young man the service of a groom.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Beyond doubt, like the first affiliated member met on the road to Sue by the man who styled himself prophet, the monk who opened the gate was of secondary rank in the fraternity; for, grasping the horse’s bridle, he held it while the rider dismounted, rendering the young man the service of a groom.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Beyond doubt, like the first affiliated member met on the road to Sue by the man who styled himself prophet, the monk who opened the gate was of secondary rank in the fraternity; for, grasping the horse’s bridle, he held it while the rider dismounted, rendering the young man the service of a groom.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Beyond doubt, like the first affiliated member met on the road to Sue by the man who styled himself prophet, the monk who opened the gate was of secondary rank in the fraternity; for, grasping the horse’s bridle, he held it while the rider dismounted, rendering the young man the service of a groom.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Beyond doubt, like the first affiliated member met on the road to Sue by the man who styled himself prophet, the monk who opened the gate was of secondary rank in the fraternity; for, grasping the horse’s bridle, he held it while the rider dismounted, rendering the young man the service of a groom.
monknounUS /mʌŋk/
a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading Beyond doubt, like the first affiliated member met on the road to Sue by the man who styled himself prophet, the monk who opened the gate was of secondary rank in the fraternity; for, grasping the horse’s bridle, he held it while the rider dismounted, rendering the young man the service of a groom.
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading Morgan got off, unfastened the valise, pulled the pistols from the holsters, and placed them in his belt, next to those already there.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Morgan got off, unfastened the valise, pulled the pistols from the holsters, and placed them in his belt, next to those already there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Beyond doubt, like the first affiliated member met on the road to Sue by the man who styled himself prophet, the monk who opened the gate was of secondary rank in the fraternity; for, grasping the horse’s bridle, he held it while the rider dismounted, rendering the young man the service of a groom.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Morgan got off, unfastened the valise, pulled the pistols from the holsters, and placed them in his belt, next to those already there.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Beyond doubt, like the first affiliated member met on the road to Sue by the man who styled himself prophet, the monk who opened the gate was of secondary rank in the fraternity; for, grasping the horse’s bridle, he held it while the rider dismounted, rendering the young man the service of a groom.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Beyond doubt, like the first affiliated member met on the road to Sue by the man who styled himself prophet, the monk who opened the gate was of secondary rank in the fraternity; for, grasping the horse’s bridle, he held it while the rider dismounted, rendering the young man the service of a groom.
pistolsnounUS /ˈpɪstəlz/
plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading Morgan got off, unfastened the valise, pulled the pistols from the holsters, and placed them in his belt, next to those already there.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Morgan got off, unfastened the valise, pulled the pistols from the holsters, and placed them in his belt, next to those already there.
prophetnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading Beyond doubt, like the first affiliated member met on the road to Sue by the man who styled himself prophet, the monk who opened the gate was of secondary rank in the fraternity; for, grasping the horse’s bridle, he held it while the rider dismounted, rendering the young man the service of a groom.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Morgan got off, unfastened the valise, pulled the pistols from the holsters, and placed them in his belt, next to those already there.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Beyond doubt, like the first affiliated member met on the road to Sue by the man who styled himself prophet, the monk who opened the gate was of secondary rank in the fraternity; for, grasping the horse’s bridle, he held it while the rider dismounted, rendering the young man the service of a groom.
renderingnounUS /ˈrendərɪŋ/
a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
From this reading Beyond doubt, like the first affiliated member met on the road to Sue by the man who styled himself prophet, the monk who opened the gate was of secondary rank in the fraternity; for, grasping the horse’s bridle, he held it while the rider dismounted, rendering the young man the service of a groom.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “They are assembled,” replied the monk.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading Beyond doubt, like the first affiliated member met on the road to Sue by the man who styled himself prophet, the monk who opened the gate was of secondary rank in the fraternity; for, grasping the horse’s bridle, he held it while the rider dismounted, rendering the young man the service of a groom.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Beyond doubt, like the first affiliated member met on the road to Sue by the man who styled himself prophet, the monk who opened the gate was of secondary rank in the fraternity; for, grasping the horse’s bridle, he held it while the rider dismounted, rendering the young man the service of a groom.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Addressing the monk in a tone of command, he said: “I thought I should find the brothers assembled in council.”
secondaryadjectiveUS /ˈsekənderi/
being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate
From this reading Beyond doubt, like the first affiliated member met on the road to Sue by the man who styled himself prophet, the monk who opened the gate was of secondary rank in the fraternity; for, grasping the horse’s bridle, he held it while the rider dismounted, rendering the young man the service of a groom.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Beyond doubt, like the first affiliated member met on the road to Sue by the man who styled himself prophet, the monk who opened the gate was of secondary rank in the fraternity; for, grasping the horse’s bridle, he held it while the rider dismounted, rendering the young man the service of a groom.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Addressing the monk in a tone of command, he said: “I thought I should find the brothers assembled in council.”
styledverbUS /staɪld/
past form of “style” — designate by an identifying term
From this reading Beyond doubt, like the first affiliated member met on the road to Sue by the man who styled himself prophet, the monk who opened the gate was of secondary rank in the fraternity; for, grasping the horse’s bridle, he held it while the rider dismounted, rendering the young man the service of a groom.
SueverbUS /suː/
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
From this reading Beyond doubt, like the first affiliated member met on the road to Sue by the man who styled himself prophet, the monk who opened the gate was of secondary rank in the fraternity; for, grasping the horse’s bridle, he held it while the rider dismounted, rendering the young man the service of a groom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Beyond doubt, like the first affiliated member met on the road to Sue by the man who styled himself prophet, the monk who opened the gate was of secondary rank in the fraternity; for, grasping the horse’s bridle, he held it while the rider dismounted, rendering the young man the service of a groom.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Morgan got off, unfastened the valise, pulled the pistols from the holsters, and placed them in his belt, next to those already there.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Morgan got off, unfastened the valise, pulled the pistols from the holsters, and placed them in his belt, next to those already there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “They are assembled,” replied the monk.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Morgan got off, unfastened the valise, pulled the pistols from the holsters, and placed them in his belt, next to those already there.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Addressing the monk in a tone of command, he said: “I thought I should find the brothers assembled in council.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Beyond doubt, like the first affiliated member met on the road to Sue by the man who styled himself prophet, the monk who opened the gate was of secondary rank in the fraternity; for, grasping the horse’s bridle, he held it while the rider dismounted, rendering the young man the service of a groom.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Addressing the monk in a tone of command, he said: “I thought I should find the brothers assembled in council.”
unfastenedadjective
not closed or secured
From this reading Morgan got off, unfastened the valise, pulled the pistols from the holsters, and placed them in his belt, next to those already there.
valisenoun
a small overnight bag for short trips
From this reading Morgan got off, unfastened the valise, pulled the pistols from the holsters, and placed them in his belt, next to those already there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Beyond doubt, like the first affiliated member met on the road to Sue by the man who styled himself prophet, the monk who opened the gate was of secondary rank in the fraternity; for, grasping the horse’s bridle, he held it while the rider dismounted, rendering the young man the service of a groom.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Where?”
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Beyond doubt, like the first affiliated member met on the road to Sue by the man who styled himself prophet, the monk who opened the gate was of secondary rank in the fraternity; for, grasping the horse’s bridle, he held it while the rider dismounted, rendering the young man the service of a groom.
which person or people
From this reading Beyond doubt, like the first affiliated member met on the road to Sue by the man who styled himself prophet, the monk who opened the gate was of secondary rank in the fraternity; for, grasping the horse’s bridle, he held it while the rider dismounted, rendering the young man the service of a groom.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Beyond doubt, like the first affiliated member met on the road to Sue by the man who styled himself prophet, the monk who opened the gate was of secondary rank in the fraternity; for, grasping the horse’s bridle, he held it while the rider dismounted, rendering the young man the service of a groom.
