used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The first impression of the dreaming woman is that she and her young son are in a cart, out for a day's holiday in the country.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The clouds are bright, and the mother's heart is filled with love and gratitude as the horse jogs steadily along.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The wagon is in the middle of the road--as though it were made solely for them to creep over, and nothing else had any business there--and when at length it moves aside, it does so in an indolent, reluctant fashion most tantalising to men and cattle more briskly inclined.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The first impression of the dreaming woman is that she and her young son are in a cart, out for a day's holiday in the country.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The wagon is in the middle of the road--as though it were made solely for them to creep over, and nothing else had any business there--and when at length it moves aside, it does so in an indolent, reluctant fashion most tantalising to men and cattle more briskly inclined.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The first impression of the dreaming woman is that she and her young son are in a cart, out for a day's holiday in the country.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The clouds are bright, and the mother's heart is filled with love and gratitude as the horse jogs steadily along.
on or to one side
From this reading The wagon is in the middle of the road--as though it were made solely for them to creep over, and nothing else had any business there--and when at length it moves aside, it does so in an indolent, reluctant fashion most tantalising to men and cattle more briskly inclined.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The wagon is in the middle of the road--as though it were made solely for them to creep over, and nothing else had any business there--and when at length it moves aside, it does so in an indolent, reluctant fashion most tantalising to men and cattle more briskly inclined.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The clouds are bright, and the mother's heart is filled with love and gratitude as the horse jogs steadily along.
brisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading The wagon is in the middle of the road--as though it were made solely for them to creep over, and nothing else had any business there--and when at length it moves aside, it does so in an indolent, reluctant fashion most tantalising to men and cattle more briskly inclined.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The wagon is in the middle of the road--as though it were made solely for them to creep over, and nothing else had any business there--and when at length it moves aside, it does so in an indolent, reluctant fashion most tantalising to men and cattle more briskly inclined.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Their pace is slow, but not so slow as that of this white-smocked carter, sitting on the shaft of his lumbering wagon, which, as it rumbles onwards, makes noise enough for a dozen.
cartnounUS /kɑːrt/
a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading The first impression of the dreaming woman is that she and her young son are in a cart, out for a day's holiday in the country.
carternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Their pace is slow, but not so slow as that of this white-smocked carter, sitting on the shaft of his lumbering wagon, which, as it rumbles onwards, makes noise enough for a dozen.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading The wagon is in the middle of the road--as though it were made solely for them to creep over, and nothing else had any business there--and when at length it moves aside, it does so in an indolent, reluctant fashion most tantalising to men and cattle more briskly inclined.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The clouds are bright, and the mother's heart is filled with love and gratitude as the horse jogs steadily along.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The first impression of the dreaming woman is that she and her young son are in a cart, out for a day's holiday in the country.
creepverbUS /kriːp/
move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading The wagon is in the middle of the road--as though it were made solely for them to creep over, and nothing else had any business there--and when at length it moves aside, it does so in an indolent, reluctant fashion most tantalising to men and cattle more briskly inclined.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The first impression of the dreaming woman is that she and her young son are in a cart, out for a day's holiday in the country.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The wagon is in the middle of the road--as though it were made solely for them to creep over, and nothing else had any business there--and when at length it moves aside, it does so in an indolent, reluctant fashion most tantalising to men and cattle more briskly inclined.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Their pace is slow, but not so slow as that of this white-smocked carter, sitting on the shaft of his lumbering wagon, which, as it rumbles onwards, makes noise enough for a dozen.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading The first impression of the dreaming woman is that she and her young son are in a cart, out for a day's holiday in the country.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It is early morning, and they are in the heart of the country, with its fields, and hedges, and scent of sweet flowers and fresh-mown hay.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The wagon is in the middle of the road--as though it were made solely for them to creep over, and nothing else had any business there--and when at length it moves aside, it does so in an indolent, reluctant fashion most tantalising to men and cattle more briskly inclined.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Their pace is slow, but not so slow as that of this white-smocked carter, sitting on the shaft of his lumbering wagon, which, as it rumbles onwards, makes noise enough for a dozen.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The wagon is in the middle of the road--as though it were made solely for them to creep over, and nothing else had any business there--and when at length it moves aside, it does so in an indolent, reluctant fashion most tantalising to men and cattle more briskly inclined.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading It is early morning, and they are in the heart of the country, with its fields, and hedges, and scent of sweet flowers and fresh-mown hay.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The clouds are bright, and the mother's heart is filled with love and gratitude as the horse jogs steadily along.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first impression of the dreaming woman is that she and her young son are in a cart, out for a day's holiday in the country.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading It is early morning, and they are in the heart of the country, with its fields, and hedges, and scent of sweet flowers and fresh-mown hay.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The first impression of the dreaming woman is that she and her young son are in a cart, out for a day's holiday in the country.
fresh-mown
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is early morning, and they are in the heart of the country, with its fields, and hedges, and scent of sweet flowers and fresh-mown hay.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading The clouds are bright, and the mother's heart is filled with love and gratitude as the horse jogs steadily along.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The wagon is in the middle of the road--as though it were made solely for them to creep over, and nothing else had any business there--and when at length it moves aside, it does so in an indolent, reluctant fashion most tantalising to men and cattle more briskly inclined.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading It is early morning, and they are in the heart of the country, with its fields, and hedges, and scent of sweet flowers and fresh-mown hay.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It is early morning, and they are in the heart of the country, with its fields, and hedges, and scent of sweet flowers and fresh-mown hay.
hedgesnounUS /ˈhedʒɪz/
plural of “hedge” — a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
From this reading It is early morning, and they are in the heart of the country, with its fields, and hedges, and scent of sweet flowers and fresh-mown hay.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The first impression of the dreaming woman is that she and her young son are in a cart, out for a day's holiday in the country.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Their pace is slow, but not so slow as that of this white-smocked carter, sitting on the shaft of his lumbering wagon, which, as it rumbles onwards, makes noise enough for a dozen.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading The first impression of the dreaming woman is that she and her young son are in a cart, out for a day's holiday in the country.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The clouds are bright, and the mother's heart is filled with love and gratitude as the horse jogs steadily along.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The first impression of the dreaming woman is that she and her young son are in a cart, out for a day's holiday in the country.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first impression of the dreaming woman is that she and her young son are in a cart, out for a day's holiday in the country.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading The wagon is in the middle of the road--as though it were made solely for them to creep over, and nothing else had any business there--and when at length it moves aside, it does so in an indolent, reluctant fashion most tantalising to men and cattle more briskly inclined.
indolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪndələnt/
disinclined to work or exertion
From this reading The wagon is in the middle of the road--as though it were made solely for them to creep over, and nothing else had any business there--and when at length it moves aside, it does so in an indolent, reluctant fashion most tantalising to men and cattle more briskly inclined.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first impression of the dreaming woman is that she and her young son are in a cart, out for a day's holiday in the country.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is early morning, and they are in the heart of the country, with its fields, and hedges, and scent of sweet flowers and fresh-mown hay.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It is early morning, and they are in the heart of the country, with its fields, and hedges, and scent of sweet flowers and fresh-mown hay.
jogsnounUS /dʒɑːɡz/
plural of “jog” — a sharp change in direction
From this reading The clouds are bright, and the mother's heart is filled with love and gratitude as the horse jogs steadily along.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The wagon is in the middle of the road--as though it were made solely for them to creep over, and nothing else had any business there--and when at length it moves aside, it does so in an indolent, reluctant fashion most tantalising to men and cattle more briskly inclined.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The clouds are bright, and the mother's heart is filled with love and gratitude as the horse jogs steadily along.
lumberingnounUS /ˈlʌmbərɪŋ/
the trade of cutting or preparing or selling timber
From this reading Their pace is slow, but not so slow as that of this white-smocked carter, sitting on the shaft of his lumbering wagon, which, as it rumbles onwards, makes noise enough for a dozen.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The wagon is in the middle of the road--as though it were made solely for them to creep over, and nothing else had any business there--and when at length it moves aside, it does so in an indolent, reluctant fashion most tantalising to men and cattle more briskly inclined.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading Their pace is slow, but not so slow as that of this white-smocked carter, sitting on the shaft of his lumbering wagon, which, as it rumbles onwards, makes noise enough for a dozen.
the force of workers available
From this reading The wagon is in the middle of the road--as though it were made solely for them to creep over, and nothing else had any business there--and when at length it moves aside, it does so in an indolent, reluctant fashion most tantalising to men and cattle more briskly inclined.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading The wagon is in the middle of the road--as though it were made solely for them to creep over, and nothing else had any business there--and when at length it moves aside, it does so in an indolent, reluctant fashion most tantalising to men and cattle more briskly inclined.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The wagon is in the middle of the road--as though it were made solely for them to creep over, and nothing else had any business there--and when at length it moves aside, it does so in an indolent, reluctant fashion most tantalising to men and cattle more briskly inclined.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It is early morning, and they are in the heart of the country, with its fields, and hedges, and scent of sweet flowers and fresh-mown hay.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The wagon is in the middle of the road--as though it were made solely for them to creep over, and nothing else had any business there--and when at length it moves aside, it does so in an indolent, reluctant fashion most tantalising to men and cattle more briskly inclined.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The clouds are bright, and the mother's heart is filled with love and gratitude as the horse jogs steadily along.
movesnounUS /muːvz/
plural of “move” — the act of deciding to do something
From this reading The wagon is in the middle of the road--as though it were made solely for them to creep over, and nothing else had any business there--and when at length it moves aside, it does so in an indolent, reluctant fashion most tantalising to men and cattle more briskly inclined.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Their pace is slow, but not so slow as that of this white-smocked carter, sitting on the shaft of his lumbering wagon, which, as it rumbles onwards, makes noise enough for a dozen.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Their pace is slow, but not so slow as that of this white-smocked carter, sitting on the shaft of his lumbering wagon, which, as it rumbles onwards, makes noise enough for a dozen.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The wagon is in the middle of the road--as though it were made solely for them to creep over, and nothing else had any business there--and when at length it moves aside, it does so in an indolent, reluctant fashion most tantalising to men and cattle more briskly inclined.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first impression of the dreaming woman is that she and her young son are in a cart, out for a day's holiday in the country.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Their pace is slow, but not so slow as that of this white-smocked carter, sitting on the shaft of his lumbering wagon, which, as it rumbles onwards, makes noise enough for a dozen.
onwardsadverbUS /ˈɑːnwərdz/
in a forward direction
From this reading Their pace is slow, but not so slow as that of this white-smocked carter, sitting on the shaft of his lumbering wagon, which, as it rumbles onwards, makes noise enough for a dozen.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The first impression of the dreaming woman is that she and her young son are in a cart, out for a day's holiday in the country.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The wagon is in the middle of the road--as though it were made solely for them to creep over, and nothing else had any business there--and when at length it moves aside, it does so in an indolent, reluctant fashion most tantalising to men and cattle more briskly inclined.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Their pace is slow, but not so slow as that of this white-smocked carter, sitting on the shaft of his lumbering wagon, which, as it rumbles onwards, makes noise enough for a dozen.
reluctantadjectiveUS /rɪˈlʌktənt/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading The wagon is in the middle of the road--as though it were made solely for them to creep over, and nothing else had any business there--and when at length it moves aside, it does so in an indolent, reluctant fashion most tantalising to men and cattle more briskly inclined.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The wagon is in the middle of the road--as though it were made solely for them to creep over, and nothing else had any business there--and when at length it moves aside, it does so in an indolent, reluctant fashion most tantalising to men and cattle more briskly inclined.
rumblesnounUS /ˈrʌmbəlz/
plural of “rumble” — a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading Their pace is slow, but not so slow as that of this white-smocked carter, sitting on the shaft of his lumbering wagon, which, as it rumbles onwards, makes noise enough for a dozen.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading It is early morning, and they are in the heart of the country, with its fields, and hedges, and scent of sweet flowers and fresh-mown hay.
shaftnounUS /ʃæft/
a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading Their pace is slow, but not so slow as that of this white-smocked carter, sitting on the shaft of his lumbering wagon, which, as it rumbles onwards, makes noise enough for a dozen.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The first impression of the dreaming woman is that she and her young son are in a cart, out for a day's holiday in the country.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Their pace is slow, but not so slow as that of this white-smocked carter, sitting on the shaft of his lumbering wagon, which, as it rumbles onwards, makes noise enough for a dozen.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Their pace is slow, but not so slow as that of this white-smocked carter, sitting on the shaft of his lumbering wagon, which, as it rumbles onwards, makes noise enough for a dozen.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Their pace is slow, but not so slow as that of this white-smocked carter, sitting on the shaft of his lumbering wagon, which, as it rumbles onwards, makes noise enough for a dozen.
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading The wagon is in the middle of the road--as though it were made solely for them to creep over, and nothing else had any business there--and when at length it moves aside, it does so in an indolent, reluctant fashion most tantalising to men and cattle more briskly inclined.
a male human offspring
From this reading The first impression of the dreaming woman is that she and her young son are in a cart, out for a day's holiday in the country.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading The clouds are bright, and the mother's heart is filled with love and gratitude as the horse jogs steadily along.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading It is early morning, and they are in the heart of the country, with its fields, and hedges, and scent of sweet flowers and fresh-mown hay.
tantalisingadjective
arousing desire or expectation for something unattainable or mockingly out of reach
From this reading The wagon is in the middle of the road--as though it were made solely for them to creep over, and nothing else had any business there--and when at length it moves aside, it does so in an indolent, reluctant fashion most tantalising to men and cattle more briskly inclined.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The first impression of the dreaming woman is that she and her young son are in a cart, out for a day's holiday in the country.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first impression of the dreaming woman is that she and her young son are in a cart, out for a day's holiday in the country.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their pace is slow, but not so slow as that of this white-smocked carter, sitting on the shaft of his lumbering wagon, which, as it rumbles onwards, makes noise enough for a dozen.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The wagon is in the middle of the road--as though it were made solely for them to creep over, and nothing else had any business there--and when at length it moves aside, it does so in an indolent, reluctant fashion most tantalising to men and cattle more briskly inclined.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The wagon is in the middle of the road--as though it were made solely for them to creep over, and nothing else had any business there--and when at length it moves aside, it does so in an indolent, reluctant fashion most tantalising to men and cattle more briskly inclined.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is early morning, and they are in the heart of the country, with its fields, and hedges, and scent of sweet flowers and fresh-mown hay.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Their pace is slow, but not so slow as that of this white-smocked carter, sitting on the shaft of his lumbering wagon, which, as it rumbles onwards, makes noise enough for a dozen.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The wagon is in the middle of the road--as though it were made solely for them to creep over, and nothing else had any business there--and when at length it moves aside, it does so in an indolent, reluctant fashion most tantalising to men and cattle more briskly inclined.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The wagon is in the middle of the road--as though it were made solely for them to creep over, and nothing else had any business there--and when at length it moves aside, it does so in an indolent, reluctant fashion most tantalising to men and cattle more briskly inclined.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Their pace is slow, but not so slow as that of this white-smocked carter, sitting on the shaft of his lumbering wagon, which, as it rumbles onwards, makes noise enough for a dozen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The wagon is in the middle of the road--as though it were made solely for them to creep over, and nothing else had any business there--and when at length it moves aside, it does so in an indolent, reluctant fashion most tantalising to men and cattle more briskly inclined.
at the time that
From this reading The wagon is in the middle of the road--as though it were made solely for them to creep over, and nothing else had any business there--and when at length it moves aside, it does so in an indolent, reluctant fashion most tantalising to men and cattle more briskly inclined.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Their pace is slow, but not so slow as that of this white-smocked carter, sitting on the shaft of his lumbering wagon, which, as it rumbles onwards, makes noise enough for a dozen.
white-smocked
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Their pace is slow, but not so slow as that of this white-smocked carter, sitting on the shaft of his lumbering wagon, which, as it rumbles onwards, makes noise enough for a dozen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is early morning, and they are in the heart of the country, with its fields, and hedges, and scent of sweet flowers and fresh-mown hay.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The first impression of the dreaming woman is that she and her young son are in a cart, out for a day's holiday in the country.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The first impression of the dreaming woman is that she and her young son are in a cart, out for a day's holiday in the country.
