used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While these ministers of grace were engaged in pleasant conversation a different kind of a crowd had met not far away.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Their rendezvous was a cave near the top of a hill about one mile back from the Cumberland River.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A motley company of about a dozen men they were, dressed in cheap trousers supported by "galluses," coarse shirts, and wide-brim straw hats.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading While these ministers of grace were engaged in pleasant conversation a different kind of a crowd had met not far away.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Their rendezvous was a cave near the top of a hill about one mile back from the Cumberland River.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A motley company of about a dozen men they were, dressed in cheap trousers supported by "galluses," coarse shirts, and wide-brim straw hats.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Their rendezvous was a cave near the top of a hill about one mile back from the Cumberland River.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading A motley company of about a dozen men they were, dressed in cheap trousers supported by "galluses," coarse shirts, and wide-brim straw hats.
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading A motley company of about a dozen men they were, dressed in cheap trousers supported by "galluses," coarse shirts, and wide-brim straw hats.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading A motley company of about a dozen men they were, dressed in cheap trousers supported by "galluses," coarse shirts, and wide-brim straw hats.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading While these ministers of grace were engaged in pleasant conversation a different kind of a crowd had met not far away.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading While these ministers of grace were engaged in pleasant conversation a different kind of a crowd had met not far away.
CumberlandnounUS /ˈkʌmbərlənd/
English general; son of George II; fought unsuccessfully in the battle of Fontenoy (1721-1765)
From this reading Their rendezvous was a cave near the top of a hill about one mile back from the Cumberland River.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading While these ministers of grace were engaged in pleasant conversation a different kind of a crowd had met not far away.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading A motley company of about a dozen men they were, dressed in cheap trousers supported by "galluses," coarse shirts, and wide-brim straw hats.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading A motley company of about a dozen men they were, dressed in cheap trousers supported by "galluses," coarse shirts, and wide-brim straw hats.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading While these ministers of grace were engaged in pleasant conversation a different kind of a crowd had met not far away.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading While these ministers of grace were engaged in pleasant conversation a different kind of a crowd had met not far away.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Their rendezvous was a cave near the top of a hill about one mile back from the Cumberland River.
galluses
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From this reading A motley company of about a dozen men they were, dressed in cheap trousers supported by "galluses," coarse shirts, and wide-brim straw hats.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading While these ministers of grace were engaged in pleasant conversation a different kind of a crowd had met not far away.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While these ministers of grace were engaged in pleasant conversation a different kind of a crowd had met not far away.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading A motley company of about a dozen men they were, dressed in cheap trousers supported by "galluses," coarse shirts, and wide-brim straw hats.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Their rendezvous was a cave near the top of a hill about one mile back from the Cumberland River.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While these ministers of grace were engaged in pleasant conversation a different kind of a crowd had met not far away.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading While these ministers of grace were engaged in pleasant conversation a different kind of a crowd had met not far away.
the force of workers available
From this reading A motley company of about a dozen men they were, dressed in cheap trousers supported by "galluses," coarse shirts, and wide-brim straw hats.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading While these ministers of grace were engaged in pleasant conversation a different kind of a crowd had met not far away.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Their rendezvous was a cave near the top of a hill about one mile back from the Cumberland River.
ministersnounUS /ˈmɪnəstərz/
plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading While these ministers of grace were engaged in pleasant conversation a different kind of a crowd had met not far away.
moonshiners
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From this reading They were moonshiners.
motleynounUS /ˈmɑːtli/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading A motley company of about a dozen men they were, dressed in cheap trousers supported by "galluses," coarse shirts, and wide-brim straw hats.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Their rendezvous was a cave near the top of a hill about one mile back from the Cumberland River.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading While these ministers of grace were engaged in pleasant conversation a different kind of a crowd had met not far away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Trail of the Serpent.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Their rendezvous was a cave near the top of a hill about one mile back from the Cumberland River.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading While these ministers of grace were engaged in pleasant conversation a different kind of a crowd had met not far away.
rendezvousnounUS /ˈrɑːndɪvuː/
a meeting planned at a certain time and place
From this reading Their rendezvous was a cave near the top of a hill about one mile back from the Cumberland River.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Their rendezvous was a cave near the top of a hill about one mile back from the Cumberland River.
SerpentnounUS /ˈsɜːrpənt/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading The Trail of the Serpent.
shirtsnounUS /ʃɜːrts/
plural of “shirt” — a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading A motley company of about a dozen men they were, dressed in cheap trousers supported by "galluses," coarse shirts, and wide-brim straw hats.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading A motley company of about a dozen men they were, dressed in cheap trousers supported by "galluses," coarse shirts, and wide-brim straw hats.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading A motley company of about a dozen men they were, dressed in cheap trousers supported by "galluses," coarse shirts, and wide-brim straw hats.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Trail of the Serpent.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their rendezvous was a cave near the top of a hill about one mile back from the Cumberland River.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading While these ministers of grace were engaged in pleasant conversation a different kind of a crowd had met not far away.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were moonshiners.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Their rendezvous was a cave near the top of a hill about one mile back from the Cumberland River.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading The Trail of the Serpent.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading A motley company of about a dozen men they were, dressed in cheap trousers supported by "galluses," coarse shirts, and wide-brim straw hats.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their rendezvous was a cave near the top of a hill about one mile back from the Cumberland River.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While these ministers of grace were engaged in pleasant conversation a different kind of a crowd had met not far away.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While these ministers of grace were engaged in pleasant conversation a different kind of a crowd had met not far away.
wide-brim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A motley company of about a dozen men they were, dressed in cheap trousers supported by "galluses," coarse shirts, and wide-brim straw hats.
