used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Pleasure of farming!" remarked the old man, with a smile, after greetings had been exchanged.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Pleasure of farming!" remarked the old man, with a smile, after greetings had been exchanged.
anew
From this reading Three Kafirs were hard at work sorting them out again, and the dust flew in clouds as the flock rushed hither and thither within the confined space--the ground rumbling under their hoofs.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Claverton, who was in no sense an epicurean, felt something of this, and lost no time in turning out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Claverton, who was in no sense an epicurean, felt something of this, and lost no time in turning out.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Three Kafirs were hard at work sorting them out again, and the dust flew in clouds as the flock rushed hither and thither within the confined space--the ground rumbling under their hoofs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He found his host busy at the sheep kraals, the thorn-fence dividing which had been broken through in the night, with the result of mixing the flocks.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He found his host busy at the sheep kraals, the thorn-fence dividing which had been broken through in the night, with the result of mixing the flocks.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading He found his host busy at the sheep kraals, the thorn-fence dividing which had been broken through in the night, with the result of mixing the flocks.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading He found his host busy at the sheep kraals, the thorn-fence dividing which had been broken through in the night, with the result of mixing the flocks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The sun had risen, but was unable to pierce the heavy mist which hang over the earth in opaque folds.
Claverton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Claverton, who was in no sense an epicurean, felt something of this, and lost no time in turning out.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading Three Kafirs were hard at work sorting them out again, and the dust flew in clouds as the flock rushed hither and thither within the confined space--the ground rumbling under their hoofs.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading Three Kafirs were hard at work sorting them out again, and the dust flew in clouds as the flock rushed hither and thither within the confined space--the ground rumbling under their hoofs.
dividingverbUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “divide” — separate into parts or portions
From this reading He found his host busy at the sheep kraals, the thorn-fence dividing which had been broken through in the night, with the result of mixing the flocks.
remove the dust from
From this reading Three Kafirs were hard at work sorting them out again, and the dust flew in clouds as the flock rushed hither and thither within the confined space--the ground rumbling under their hoofs.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The sun had risen, but was unable to pierce the heavy mist which hang over the earth in opaque folds.
epicureanadjectiveUS /ˌepəkjʊˈriːən/
of Epicurus or epicureanism
From this reading Claverton, who was in no sense an epicurean, felt something of this, and lost no time in turning out.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading "Pleasure of farming!" remarked the old man, with a smile, after greetings had been exchanged.
farmingnounUS /ˈfɑːrmɪŋ/
the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock
From this reading "Pleasure of farming!" remarked the old man, with a smile, after greetings had been exchanged.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Claverton, who was in no sense an epicurean, felt something of this, and lost no time in turning out.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Three Kafirs were hard at work sorting them out again, and the dust flew in clouds as the flock rushed hither and thither within the confined space--the ground rumbling under their hoofs.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading Three Kafirs were hard at work sorting them out again, and the dust flew in clouds as the flock rushed hither and thither within the confined space--the ground rumbling under their hoofs.
flocksnounUS /flɑːks/
plural of “flock” — a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading He found his host busy at the sheep kraals, the thorn-fence dividing which had been broken through in the night, with the result of mixing the flocks.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading The sun had risen, but was unable to pierce the heavy mist which hang over the earth in opaque folds.
set up or found
From this reading He found his host busy at the sheep kraals, the thorn-fence dividing which had been broken through in the night, with the result of mixing the flocks.
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading "Pleasure of farming!" remarked the old man, with a smile, after greetings had been exchanged.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Three Kafirs were hard at work sorting them out again, and the dust flew in clouds as the flock rushed hither and thither within the confined space--the ground rumbling under their hoofs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sun had risen, but was unable to pierce the heavy mist which hang over the earth in opaque folds.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading The sun had risen, but was unable to pierce the heavy mist which hang over the earth in opaque folds.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Three Kafirs were hard at work sorting them out again, and the dust flew in clouds as the flock rushed hither and thither within the confined space--the ground rumbling under their hoofs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found his host busy at the sheep kraals, the thorn-fence dividing which had been broken through in the night, with the result of mixing the flocks.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The sun had risen, but was unable to pierce the heavy mist which hang over the earth in opaque folds.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He found his host busy at the sheep kraals, the thorn-fence dividing which had been broken through in the night, with the result of mixing the flocks.
hitheradverbUS /ˈhɪðər/
an old word meaning “to this place”
From this reading Three Kafirs were hard at work sorting them out again, and the dust flew in clouds as the flock rushed hither and thither within the confined space--the ground rumbling under their hoofs.
hoofsnounUS /hʊfs/
plural of “hoof” — the foot of an ungulate mammal
From this reading Three Kafirs were hard at work sorting them out again, and the dust flew in clouds as the flock rushed hither and thither within the confined space--the ground rumbling under their hoofs.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading He found his host busy at the sheep kraals, the thorn-fence dividing which had been broken through in the night, with the result of mixing the flocks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Claverton, who was in no sense an epicurean, felt something of this, and lost no time in turning out.
Kafirs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three Kafirs were hard at work sorting them out again, and the dust flew in clouds as the flock rushed hither and thither within the confined space--the ground rumbling under their hoofs.
kraals
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He found his host busy at the sheep kraals, the thorn-fence dividing which had been broken through in the night, with the result of mixing the flocks.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Claverton, who was in no sense an epicurean, felt something of this, and lost no time in turning out.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Pleasure of farming!" remarked the old man, with a smile, after greetings had been exchanged.
become covered with mist
From this reading The sun had risen, but was unable to pierce the heavy mist which hang over the earth in opaque folds.
mixingnounUS /ˈmɪksɪŋ/
the act of mixing together
From this reading He found his host busy at the sheep kraals, the thorn-fence dividing which had been broken through in the night, with the result of mixing the flocks.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He found his host busy at the sheep kraals, the thorn-fence dividing which had been broken through in the night, with the result of mixing the flocks.
not any; not one
From this reading Claverton, who was in no sense an epicurean, felt something of this, and lost no time in turning out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Claverton, who was in no sense an epicurean, felt something of this, and lost no time in turning out.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Pleasure of farming!" remarked the old man, with a smile, after greetings had been exchanged.
opaqueadjectiveUS /oʊˈpeɪk/
not transmitting or reflecting light or radiant energy; impenetrable to sight
From this reading The sun had risen, but was unable to pierce the heavy mist which hang over the earth in opaque folds.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Claverton, who was in no sense an epicurean, felt something of this, and lost no time in turning out.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The sun had risen, but was unable to pierce the heavy mist which hang over the earth in opaque folds.
pierceverbUS /pɪrs/
cut or make a way through
From this reading The sun had risen, but was unable to pierce the heavy mist which hang over the earth in opaque folds.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading "Pleasure of farming!" remarked the old man, with a smile, after greetings had been exchanged.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Pleasure of farming!" remarked the old man, with a smile, after greetings had been exchanged.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He found his host busy at the sheep kraals, the thorn-fence dividing which had been broken through in the night, with the result of mixing the flocks.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading The sun had risen, but was unable to pierce the heavy mist which hang over the earth in opaque folds.
rumblingnounUS /ˈrʌmbəlɪŋ/
a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading Three Kafirs were hard at work sorting them out again, and the dust flew in clouds as the flock rushed hither and thither within the confined space--the ground rumbling under their hoofs.
done under pressure
From this reading Three Kafirs were hard at work sorting them out again, and the dust flew in clouds as the flock rushed hither and thither within the confined space--the ground rumbling under their hoofs.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Claverton, who was in no sense an epicurean, felt something of this, and lost no time in turning out.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading He found his host busy at the sheep kraals, the thorn-fence dividing which had been broken through in the night, with the result of mixing the flocks.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Pleasure of farming!" remarked the old man, with a smile, after greetings had been exchanged.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Claverton, who was in no sense an epicurean, felt something of this, and lost no time in turning out.
sortingnounUS /ˈsɔːrtɪŋ/
an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion
From this reading Three Kafirs were hard at work sorting them out again, and the dust flew in clouds as the flock rushed hither and thither within the confined space--the ground rumbling under their hoofs.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Three Kafirs were hard at work sorting them out again, and the dust flew in clouds as the flock rushed hither and thither within the confined space--the ground rumbling under their hoofs.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun had risen, but was unable to pierce the heavy mist which hang over the earth in opaque folds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sun had risen, but was unable to pierce the heavy mist which hang over the earth in opaque folds.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Three Kafirs were hard at work sorting them out again, and the dust flew in clouds as the flock rushed hither and thither within the confined space--the ground rumbling under their hoofs.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Three Kafirs were hard at work sorting them out again, and the dust flew in clouds as the flock rushed hither and thither within the confined space--the ground rumbling under their hoofs.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Claverton, who was in no sense an epicurean, felt something of this, and lost no time in turning out.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading Three Kafirs were hard at work sorting them out again, and the dust flew in clouds as the flock rushed hither and thither within the confined space--the ground rumbling under their hoofs.
thorn-fence
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He found his host busy at the sheep kraals, the thorn-fence dividing which had been broken through in the night, with the result of mixing the flocks.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three Kafirs were hard at work sorting them out again, and the dust flew in clouds as the flock rushed hither and thither within the confined space--the ground rumbling under their hoofs.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He found his host busy at the sheep kraals, the thorn-fence dividing which had been broken through in the night, with the result of mixing the flocks.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Claverton, who was in no sense an epicurean, felt something of this, and lost no time in turning out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The sun had risen, but was unable to pierce the heavy mist which hang over the earth in opaque folds.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Claverton, who was in no sense an epicurean, felt something of this, and lost no time in turning out.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading The sun had risen, but was unable to pierce the heavy mist which hang over the earth in opaque folds.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Three Kafirs were hard at work sorting them out again, and the dust flew in clouds as the flock rushed hither and thither within the confined space--the ground rumbling under their hoofs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Claverton, who was in no sense an epicurean, felt something of this, and lost no time in turning out.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Three Kafirs were hard at work sorting them out again, and the dust flew in clouds as the flock rushed hither and thither within the confined space--the ground rumbling under their hoofs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The sun had risen, but was unable to pierce the heavy mist which hang over the earth in opaque folds.
which person or people
From this reading Claverton, who was in no sense an epicurean, felt something of this, and lost no time in turning out.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He found his host busy at the sheep kraals, the thorn-fence dividing which had been broken through in the night, with the result of mixing the flocks.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Three Kafirs were hard at work sorting them out again, and the dust flew in clouds as the flock rushed hither and thither within the confined space--the ground rumbling under their hoofs.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Three Kafirs were hard at work sorting them out again, and the dust flew in clouds as the flock rushed hither and thither within the confined space--the ground rumbling under their hoofs.
