used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE GIRL AT THE INN As they came at nightfall to the inn whither Martin had been determined they should find their way, a coach drawn by two horses clattered down the village street and drew up at the inn gate before them.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The coachman in livery sat high above the tumult, his arms folded in lofty pride, and out of the coach into the light from the inn door there stepped an old gentleman who gallantly handed down his lady.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The coachman in livery sat high above the tumult, his arms folded in lofty pride, and out of the coach into the light from the inn door there stepped an old gentleman who gallantly handed down his lady.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GIRL AT THE INN As they came at nightfall to the inn whither Martin had been determined they should find their way, a coach drawn by two horses clattered down the village street and drew up at the inn gate before them.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The coachman in livery sat high above the tumult, his arms folded in lofty pride, and out of the coach into the light from the inn door there stepped an old gentleman who gallantly handed down his lady.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE GIRL AT THE INN As they came at nightfall to the inn whither Martin had been determined they should find their way, a coach drawn by two horses clattered down the village street and drew up at the inn gate before them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE GIRL AT THE INN As they came at nightfall to the inn whither Martin had been determined they should find their way, a coach drawn by two horses clattered down the village street and drew up at the inn gate before them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE GIRL AT THE INN As they came at nightfall to the inn whither Martin had been determined they should find their way, a coach drawn by two horses clattered down the village street and drew up at the inn gate before them.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE GIRL AT THE INN As they came at nightfall to the inn whither Martin had been determined they should find their way, a coach drawn by two horses clattered down the village street and drew up at the inn gate before them.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading The landlord himself stood by the coach door to welcome his guests and servants unloaded their boxes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE GIRL AT THE INN As they came at nightfall to the inn whither Martin had been determined they should find their way, a coach drawn by two horses clattered down the village street and drew up at the inn gate before them.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading There was calling and shouting.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE GIRL AT THE INN As they came at nightfall to the inn whither Martin had been determined they should find their way, a coach drawn by two horses clattered down the village street and drew up at the inn gate before them.
clattered
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From this reading THE GIRL AT THE INN As they came at nightfall to the inn whither Martin had been determined they should find their way, a coach drawn by two horses clattered down the village street and drew up at the inn gate before them.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading THE GIRL AT THE INN As they came at nightfall to the inn whither Martin had been determined they should find their way, a coach drawn by two horses clattered down the village street and drew up at the inn gate before them.
coachmannounUS /ˈkoʊtʃmən/
a man who drives a coach (or carriage)
From this reading The coachman in livery sat high above the tumult, his arms folded in lofty pride, and out of the coach into the light from the inn door there stepped an old gentleman who gallantly handed down his lady.
characterized by great determination
From this reading THE GIRL AT THE INN As they came at nightfall to the inn whither Martin had been determined they should find their way, a coach drawn by two horses clattered down the village street and drew up at the inn gate before them.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The landlord himself stood by the coach door to welcome his guests and servants unloaded their boxes.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE GIRL AT THE INN As they came at nightfall to the inn whither Martin had been determined they should find their way, a coach drawn by two horses clattered down the village street and drew up at the inn gate before them.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading THE GIRL AT THE INN As they came at nightfall to the inn whither Martin had been determined they should find their way, a coach drawn by two horses clattered down the village street and drew up at the inn gate before them.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading THE GIRL AT THE INN As they came at nightfall to the inn whither Martin had been determined they should find their way, a coach drawn by two horses clattered down the village street and drew up at the inn gate before them.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading THE GIRL AT THE INN As they came at nightfall to the inn whither Martin had been determined they should find their way, a coach drawn by two horses clattered down the village street and drew up at the inn gate before them.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading The coachman in livery sat high above the tumult, his arms folded in lofty pride, and out of the coach into the light from the inn door there stepped an old gentleman who gallantly handed down his lady.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Hostlers came running from the stables and stood by the horses' heads.
gallantlyadverbUS /ˈɡæləntli/
in a gallant manner
From this reading The coachman in livery sat high above the tumult, his arms folded in lofty pride, and out of the coach into the light from the inn door there stepped an old gentleman who gallantly handed down his lady.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading THE GIRL AT THE INN As they came at nightfall to the inn whither Martin had been determined they should find their way, a coach drawn by two horses clattered down the village street and drew up at the inn gate before them.
a man of refinement
From this reading The coachman in livery sat high above the tumult, his arms folded in lofty pride, and out of the coach into the light from the inn door there stepped an old gentleman who gallantly handed down his lady.
a young female
From this reading THE GIRL AT THE INN As they came at nightfall to the inn whither Martin had been determined they should find their way, a coach drawn by two horses clattered down the village street and drew up at the inn gate before them.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The landlord himself stood by the coach door to welcome his guests and servants unloaded their boxes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE GIRL AT THE INN As they came at nightfall to the inn whither Martin had been determined they should find their way, a coach drawn by two horses clattered down the village street and drew up at the inn gate before them.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading The coachman in livery sat high above the tumult, his arms folded in lofty pride, and out of the coach into the light from the inn door there stepped an old gentleman who gallantly handed down his lady.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Hostlers came running from the stables and stood by the horses' heads.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The coachman in livery sat high above the tumult, his arms folded in lofty pride, and out of the coach into the light from the inn door there stepped an old gentleman who gallantly handed down his lady.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The landlord himself stood by the coach door to welcome his guests and servants unloaded their boxes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The landlord himself stood by the coach door to welcome his guests and servants unloaded their boxes.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading THE GIRL AT THE INN As they came at nightfall to the inn whither Martin had been determined they should find their way, a coach drawn by two horses clattered down the village street and drew up at the inn gate before them.
Hostlers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hostlers came running from the stables and stood by the horses' heads.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The coachman in livery sat high above the tumult, his arms folded in lofty pride, and out of the coach into the light from the inn door there stepped an old gentleman who gallantly handed down his lady.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading THE GIRL AT THE INN As they came at nightfall to the inn whither Martin had been determined they should find their way, a coach drawn by two horses clattered down the village street and drew up at the inn gate before them.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The coachman in livery sat high above the tumult, his arms folded in lofty pride, and out of the coach into the light from the inn door there stepped an old gentleman who gallantly handed down his lady.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The coachman in livery sat high above the tumult, his arms folded in lofty pride, and out of the coach into the light from the inn door there stepped an old gentleman who gallantly handed down his lady.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading The landlord himself stood by the coach door to welcome his guests and servants unloaded their boxes.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The coachman in livery sat high above the tumult, his arms folded in lofty pride, and out of the coach into the light from the inn door there stepped an old gentleman who gallantly handed down his lady.
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading The coachman in livery sat high above the tumult, his arms folded in lofty pride, and out of the coach into the light from the inn door there stepped an old gentleman who gallantly handed down his lady.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading The coachman in livery sat high above the tumult, his arms folded in lofty pride, and out of the coach into the light from the inn door there stepped an old gentleman who gallantly handed down his lady.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading THE GIRL AT THE INN As they came at nightfall to the inn whither Martin had been determined they should find their way, a coach drawn by two horses clattered down the village street and drew up at the inn gate before them.
nightfallnounUS /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading THE GIRL AT THE INN As they came at nightfall to the inn whither Martin had been determined they should find their way, a coach drawn by two horses clattered down the village street and drew up at the inn gate before them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The coachman in livery sat high above the tumult, his arms folded in lofty pride, and out of the coach into the light from the inn door there stepped an old gentleman who gallantly handed down his lady.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The coachman in livery sat high above the tumult, his arms folded in lofty pride, and out of the coach into the light from the inn door there stepped an old gentleman who gallantly handed down his lady.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The coachman in livery sat high above the tumult, his arms folded in lofty pride, and out of the coach into the light from the inn door there stepped an old gentleman who gallantly handed down his lady.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading The coachman in livery sat high above the tumult, his arms folded in lofty pride, and out of the coach into the light from the inn door there stepped an old gentleman who gallantly handed down his lady.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Hostlers came running from the stables and stood by the horses' heads.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The coachman in livery sat high above the tumult, his arms folded in lofty pride, and out of the coach into the light from the inn door there stepped an old gentleman who gallantly handed down his lady.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The landlord himself stood by the coach door to welcome his guests and servants unloaded their boxes.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THE GIRL AT THE INN As they came at nightfall to the inn whither Martin had been determined they should find their way, a coach drawn by two horses clattered down the village street and drew up at the inn gate before them.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading There was calling and shouting.
stablesnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading Hostlers came running from the stables and stood by the horses' heads.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading The coachman in livery sat high above the tumult, his arms folded in lofty pride, and out of the coach into the light from the inn door there stepped an old gentleman who gallantly handed down his lady.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Hostlers came running from the stables and stood by the horses' heads.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE GIRL AT THE INN As they came at nightfall to the inn whither Martin had been determined they should find their way, a coach drawn by two horses clattered down the village street and drew up at the inn gate before them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GIRL AT THE INN As they came at nightfall to the inn whither Martin had been determined they should find their way, a coach drawn by two horses clattered down the village street and drew up at the inn gate before them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE GIRL AT THE INN As they came at nightfall to the inn whither Martin had been determined they should find their way, a coach drawn by two horses clattered down the village street and drew up at the inn gate before them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE GIRL AT THE INN As they came at nightfall to the inn whither Martin had been determined they should find their way, a coach drawn by two horses clattered down the village street and drew up at the inn gate before them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was calling and shouting.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE GIRL AT THE INN As they came at nightfall to the inn whither Martin had been determined they should find their way, a coach drawn by two horses clattered down the village street and drew up at the inn gate before them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GIRL AT THE INN As they came at nightfall to the inn whither Martin had been determined they should find their way, a coach drawn by two horses clattered down the village street and drew up at the inn gate before them.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading The coachman in livery sat high above the tumult, his arms folded in lofty pride, and out of the coach into the light from the inn door there stepped an old gentleman who gallantly handed down his lady.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE GIRL AT THE INN As they came at nightfall to the inn whither Martin had been determined they should find their way, a coach drawn by two horses clattered down the village street and drew up at the inn gate before them.
unloadedadjectiveUS /ənˈloʊdɪd/
(of weapons) not charged with ammunition
From this reading The landlord himself stood by the coach door to welcome his guests and servants unloaded their boxes.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE GIRL AT THE INN As they came at nightfall to the inn whither Martin had been determined they should find their way, a coach drawn by two horses clattered down the village street and drew up at the inn gate before them.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading THE GIRL AT THE INN As they came at nightfall to the inn whither Martin had been determined they should find their way, a coach drawn by two horses clattered down the village street and drew up at the inn gate before them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was calling and shouting.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE GIRL AT THE INN As they came at nightfall to the inn whither Martin had been determined they should find their way, a coach drawn by two horses clattered down the village street and drew up at the inn gate before them.
accept gladly
From this reading The landlord himself stood by the coach door to welcome his guests and servants unloaded their boxes.
whitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading THE GIRL AT THE INN As they came at nightfall to the inn whither Martin had been determined they should find their way, a coach drawn by two horses clattered down the village street and drew up at the inn gate before them.
which person or people
From this reading The coachman in livery sat high above the tumult, his arms folded in lofty pride, and out of the coach into the light from the inn door there stepped an old gentleman who gallantly handed down his lady.
