adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF MORE CURIOUS INCIDENTS THAT OCCURRED AT THE INN Just at that instant the landlord, who was standing at the gate of the inn, exclaimed, "Here comes a fine troop of guests; if they stop here we may say gaudeamus."
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Four men," said the landlord, "riding a la jineta, with lances and bucklers, and all with black veils, and with them there is a woman in white on a side-saddle, whose face is also veiled, and two attendants on foot."
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading "Four men," said the landlord, "riding a la jineta, with lances and bucklers, and all with black veils, and with them there is a woman in white on a side-saddle, whose face is also veiled, and two attendants on foot."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Four men," said the landlord, "riding a la jineta, with lances and bucklers, and all with black veils, and with them there is a woman in white on a side-saddle, whose face is also veiled, and two attendants on foot."
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "So near," answered the landlord, "that here they come."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What are they?" said Cardenio.
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF MORE CURIOUS INCIDENTS THAT OCCURRED AT THE INN Just at that instant the landlord, who was standing at the gate of the inn, exclaimed, "Here comes a fine troop of guests; if they stop here we may say gaudeamus."
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading "Four men," said the landlord, "riding a la jineta, with lances and bucklers, and all with black veils, and with them there is a woman in white on a side-saddle, whose face is also veiled, and two attendants on foot."
blackadjectiveUS /blæk/
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading "Four men," said the landlord, "riding a la jineta, with lances and bucklers, and all with black veils, and with them there is a woman in white on a side-saddle, whose face is also veiled, and two attendants on foot."
bucklers
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From this reading "Four men," said the landlord, "riding a la jineta, with lances and bucklers, and all with black veils, and with them there is a woman in white on a side-saddle, whose face is also veiled, and two attendants on foot."
Cardenio
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From this reading "What are they?" said Cardenio.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "So near," answered the landlord, "that here they come."
comesnounUS /kʌmz/
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF MORE CURIOUS INCIDENTS THAT OCCURRED AT THE INN Just at that instant the landlord, who was standing at the gate of the inn, exclaimed, "Here comes a fine troop of guests; if they stop here we may say gaudeamus."
curatenounUS /ˈkjʊrət/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading "Are they very near?" said the curate.
CURIOUSadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊriəs/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF MORE CURIOUS INCIDENTS THAT OCCURRED AT THE INN Just at that instant the landlord, who was standing at the gate of the inn, exclaimed, "Here comes a fine troop of guests; if they stop here we may say gaudeamus."
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF MORE CURIOUS INCIDENTS THAT OCCURRED AT THE INN Just at that instant the landlord, who was standing at the gate of the inn, exclaimed, "Here comes a fine troop of guests; if they stop here we may say gaudeamus."
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Four men," said the landlord, "riding a la jineta, with lances and bucklers, and all with black veils, and with them there is a woman in white on a side-saddle, whose face is also veiled, and two attendants on foot."
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF MORE CURIOUS INCIDENTS THAT OCCURRED AT THE INN Just at that instant the landlord, who was standing at the gate of the inn, exclaimed, "Here comes a fine troop of guests; if they stop here we may say gaudeamus."
footnounUS /fʊt/
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "Four men," said the landlord, "riding a la jineta, with lances and bucklers, and all with black veils, and with them there is a woman in white on a side-saddle, whose face is also veiled, and two attendants on foot."
FournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "Four men," said the landlord, "riding a la jineta, with lances and bucklers, and all with black veils, and with them there is a woman in white on a side-saddle, whose face is also veiled, and two attendants on foot."
gatenounUS /ɡeɪt/
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF MORE CURIOUS INCIDENTS THAT OCCURRED AT THE INN Just at that instant the landlord, who was standing at the gate of the inn, exclaimed, "Here comes a fine troop of guests; if they stop here we may say gaudeamus."
gaudeamus
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From this reading WHICH TREATS OF MORE CURIOUS INCIDENTS THAT OCCURRED AT THE INN Just at that instant the landlord, who was standing at the gate of the inn, exclaimed, "Here comes a fine troop of guests; if they stop here we may say gaudeamus."
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF MORE CURIOUS INCIDENTS THAT OCCURRED AT THE INN Just at that instant the landlord, who was standing at the gate of the inn, exclaimed, "Here comes a fine troop of guests; if they stop here we may say gaudeamus."
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF MORE CURIOUS INCIDENTS THAT OCCURRED AT THE INN Just at that instant the landlord, who was standing at the gate of the inn, exclaimed, "Here comes a fine troop of guests; if they stop here we may say gaudeamus."
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF MORE CURIOUS INCIDENTS THAT OCCURRED AT THE INN Just at that instant the landlord, who was standing at the gate of the inn, exclaimed, "Here comes a fine troop of guests; if they stop here we may say gaudeamus."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Four men," said the landlord, "riding a la jineta, with lances and bucklers, and all with black veils, and with them there is a woman in white on a side-saddle, whose face is also veiled, and two attendants on foot."
INCIDENTSnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF MORE CURIOUS INCIDENTS THAT OCCURRED AT THE INN Just at that instant the landlord, who was standing at the gate of the inn, exclaimed, "Here comes a fine troop of guests; if they stop here we may say gaudeamus."
INNnounUS /ɪn/
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF MORE CURIOUS INCIDENTS THAT OCCURRED AT THE INN Just at that instant the landlord, who was standing at the gate of the inn, exclaimed, "Here comes a fine troop of guests; if they stop here we may say gaudeamus."
instantnounUS /ˈɪnstənt/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF MORE CURIOUS INCIDENTS THAT OCCURRED AT THE INN Just at that instant the landlord, who was standing at the gate of the inn, exclaimed, "Here comes a fine troop of guests; if they stop here we may say gaudeamus."
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Four men," said the landlord, "riding a la jineta, with lances and bucklers, and all with black veils, and with them there is a woman in white on a side-saddle, whose face is also veiled, and two attendants on foot."
jineta
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Four men," said the landlord, "riding a la jineta, with lances and bucklers, and all with black veils, and with them there is a woman in white on a side-saddle, whose face is also veiled, and two attendants on foot."
JustadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF MORE CURIOUS INCIDENTS THAT OCCURRED AT THE INN Just at that instant the landlord, who was standing at the gate of the inn, exclaimed, "Here comes a fine troop of guests; if they stop here we may say gaudeamus."
lanounUS /lɑː/
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading "Four men," said the landlord, "riding a la jineta, with lances and bucklers, and all with black veils, and with them there is a woman in white on a side-saddle, whose face is also veiled, and two attendants on foot."
lances
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Four men," said the landlord, "riding a la jineta, with lances and bucklers, and all with black veils, and with them there is a woman in white on a side-saddle, whose face is also veiled, and two attendants on foot."
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF MORE CURIOUS INCIDENTS THAT OCCURRED AT THE INN Just at that instant the landlord, who was standing at the gate of the inn, exclaimed, "Here comes a fine troop of guests; if they stop here we may say gaudeamus."
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF MORE CURIOUS INCIDENTS THAT OCCURRED AT THE INN Just at that instant the landlord, who was standing at the gate of the inn, exclaimed, "Here comes a fine troop of guests; if they stop here we may say gaudeamus."
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading "Four men," said the landlord, "riding a la jineta, with lances and bucklers, and all with black veils, and with them there is a woman in white on a side-saddle, whose face is also veiled, and two attendants on foot."
MOREadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF MORE CURIOUS INCIDENTS THAT OCCURRED AT THE INN Just at that instant the landlord, who was standing at the gate of the inn, exclaimed, "Here comes a fine troop of guests; if they stop here we may say gaudeamus."
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "Are they very near?" said the curate.
OCCURREDverbUS /əˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF MORE CURIOUS INCIDENTS THAT OCCURRED AT THE INN Just at that instant the landlord, who was standing at the gate of the inn, exclaimed, "Here comes a fine troop of guests; if they stop here we may say gaudeamus."
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF MORE CURIOUS INCIDENTS THAT OCCURRED AT THE INN Just at that instant the landlord, who was standing at the gate of the inn, exclaimed, "Here comes a fine troop of guests; if they stop here we may say gaudeamus."
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Four men," said the landlord, "riding a la jineta, with lances and bucklers, and all with black veils, and with them there is a woman in white on a side-saddle, whose face is also veiled, and two attendants on foot."
ridingnounUS /ˈraɪdɪŋ/
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading "Four men," said the landlord, "riding a la jineta, with lances and bucklers, and all with black veils, and with them there is a woman in white on a side-saddle, whose face is also veiled, and two attendants on foot."
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "What are they?" said Cardenio.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF MORE CURIOUS INCIDENTS THAT OCCURRED AT THE INN Just at that instant the landlord, who was standing at the gate of the inn, exclaimed, "Here comes a fine troop of guests; if they stop here we may say gaudeamus."
side-saddle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Four men," said the landlord, "riding a la jineta, with lances and bucklers, and all with black veils, and with them there is a woman in white on a side-saddle, whose face is also veiled, and two attendants on foot."
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So near," answered the landlord, "that here they come."
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF MORE CURIOUS INCIDENTS THAT OCCURRED AT THE INN Just at that instant the landlord, who was standing at the gate of the inn, exclaimed, "Here comes a fine troop of guests; if they stop here we may say gaudeamus."
stopverbUS /stɑːp/
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF MORE CURIOUS INCIDENTS THAT OCCURRED AT THE INN Just at that instant the landlord, who was standing at the gate of the inn, exclaimed, "Here comes a fine troop of guests; if they stop here we may say gaudeamus."
THATconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF MORE CURIOUS INCIDENTS THAT OCCURRED AT THE INN Just at that instant the landlord, who was standing at the gate of the inn, exclaimed, "Here comes a fine troop of guests; if they stop here we may say gaudeamus."
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF MORE CURIOUS INCIDENTS THAT OCCURRED AT THE INN Just at that instant the landlord, who was standing at the gate of the inn, exclaimed, "Here comes a fine troop of guests; if they stop here we may say gaudeamus."
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Four men," said the landlord, "riding a la jineta, with lances and bucklers, and all with black veils, and with them there is a woman in white on a side-saddle, whose face is also veiled, and two attendants on foot."
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Four men," said the landlord, "riding a la jineta, with lances and bucklers, and all with black veils, and with them there is a woman in white on a side-saddle, whose face is also veiled, and two attendants on foot."
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF MORE CURIOUS INCIDENTS THAT OCCURRED AT THE INN Just at that instant the landlord, who was standing at the gate of the inn, exclaimed, "Here comes a fine troop of guests; if they stop here we may say gaudeamus."
TREATSnounUS /triːts/
plural of “treat” — something considered choice to eat
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF MORE CURIOUS INCIDENTS THAT OCCURRED AT THE INN Just at that instant the landlord, who was standing at the gate of the inn, exclaimed, "Here comes a fine troop of guests; if they stop here we may say gaudeamus."
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF MORE CURIOUS INCIDENTS THAT OCCURRED AT THE INN Just at that instant the landlord, who was standing at the gate of the inn, exclaimed, "Here comes a fine troop of guests; if they stop here we may say gaudeamus."
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Four men," said the landlord, "riding a la jineta, with lances and bucklers, and all with black veils, and with them there is a woman in white on a side-saddle, whose face is also veiled, and two attendants on foot."
veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading "Four men," said the landlord, "riding a la jineta, with lances and bucklers, and all with black veils, and with them there is a woman in white on a side-saddle, whose face is also veiled, and two attendants on foot."
veilsnounUS /veɪlz/
plural of “veil” — a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading "Four men," said the landlord, "riding a la jineta, with lances and bucklers, and all with black veils, and with them there is a woman in white on a side-saddle, whose face is also veiled, and two attendants on foot."
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading "Are they very near?" said the curate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF MORE CURIOUS INCIDENTS THAT OCCURRED AT THE INN Just at that instant the landlord, who was standing at the gate of the inn, exclaimed, "Here comes a fine troop of guests; if they stop here we may say gaudeamus."
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF MORE CURIOUS INCIDENTS THAT OCCURRED AT THE INN Just at that instant the landlord, who was standing at the gate of the inn, exclaimed, "Here comes a fine troop of guests; if they stop here we may say gaudeamus."
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What are they?" said Cardenio.
WHICHpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF MORE CURIOUS INCIDENTS THAT OCCURRED AT THE INN Just at that instant the landlord, who was standing at the gate of the inn, exclaimed, "Here comes a fine troop of guests; if they stop here we may say gaudeamus."
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading "Four men," said the landlord, "riding a la jineta, with lances and bucklers, and all with black veils, and with them there is a woman in white on a side-saddle, whose face is also veiled, and two attendants on foot."
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading WHICH TREATS OF MORE CURIOUS INCIDENTS THAT OCCURRED AT THE INN Just at that instant the landlord, who was standing at the gate of the inn, exclaimed, "Here comes a fine troop of guests; if they stop here we may say gaudeamus."
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading "Four men," said the landlord, "riding a la jineta, with lances and bucklers, and all with black veils, and with them there is a woman in white on a side-saddle, whose face is also veiled, and two attendants on foot."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Four men," said the landlord, "riding a la jineta, with lances and bucklers, and all with black veils, and with them there is a woman in white on a side-saddle, whose face is also veiled, and two attendants on foot."
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Four men," said the landlord, "riding a la jineta, with lances and bucklers, and all with black veils, and with them there is a woman in white on a side-saddle, whose face is also veiled, and two attendants on foot."
