used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I START IN A LONG WAY I journeyed to Canton in the midst of the haying season.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the long stretches of forest road we hurried along between fragrant fields of drying hay.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading After the long stretches of forest road we hurried along between fragrant fields of drying hay.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading At each tavern we first entered the barroom where the landlord--always a well-dressed man of much dignity and filled with the news of the time, that being a part of his entertainment--received us with cheerful words.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At each tavern we first entered the barroom where the landlord--always a well-dressed man of much dignity and filled with the news of the time, that being a part of his entertainment--received us with cheerful words.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading His housekeeper was there and assigned our quarters for the night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At each tavern we first entered the barroom where the landlord--always a well-dressed man of much dignity and filled with the news of the time, that being a part of his entertainment--received us with cheerful words.
backgammonnounUS /ˈbækɡæmən/
a board game for two players; pieces move according to throws of the dice
From this reading Our evenings were spent playing cards or backgammon or listening to the chatter of our host by the fireside.
barroomnounUS /ˈbɑːrruːm/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading At each tavern we first entered the barroom where the landlord--always a well-dressed man of much dignity and filled with the news of the time, that being a part of his entertainment--received us with cheerful words.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading At each tavern we first entered the barroom where the landlord--always a well-dressed man of much dignity and filled with the news of the time, that being a part of his entertainment--received us with cheerful words.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading After the long stretches of forest road we hurried along between fragrant fields of drying hay.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Our evenings were spent playing cards or backgammon or listening to the chatter of our host by the fireside.
CantonnounUS /ˈkæntən/
a city on the Zhu Jiang delta in southern China; the capital of Guangdong province and a major deep-water port
From this reading I START IN A LONG WAY I journeyed to Canton in the midst of the haying season.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading Our evenings were spent playing cards or backgammon or listening to the chatter of our host by the fireside.
chatterverbUS /ˈtʃætər/
click repeatedly or uncontrollably
From this reading Our evenings were spent playing cards or backgammon or listening to the chatter of our host by the fireside.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading At each tavern we first entered the barroom where the landlord--always a well-dressed man of much dignity and filled with the news of the time, that being a part of his entertainment--received us with cheerful words.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading At each tavern we first entered the barroom where the landlord--always a well-dressed man of much dignity and filled with the news of the time, that being a part of his entertainment--received us with cheerful words.
dryingverbUS /ˈdraɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “dry” — remove the moisture from and make dry
From this reading After the long stretches of forest road we hurried along between fragrant fields of drying hay.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading At each tavern we first entered the barroom where the landlord--always a well-dressed man of much dignity and filled with the news of the time, that being a part of his entertainment--received us with cheerful words.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading At each tavern we first entered the barroom where the landlord--always a well-dressed man of much dignity and filled with the news of the time, that being a part of his entertainment--received us with cheerful words.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading At each tavern we first entered the barroom where the landlord--always a well-dressed man of much dignity and filled with the news of the time, that being a part of his entertainment--received us with cheerful words.
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Our evenings were spent playing cards or backgammon or listening to the chatter of our host by the fireside.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading After the long stretches of forest road we hurried along between fragrant fields of drying hay.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading At each tavern we first entered the barroom where the landlord--always a well-dressed man of much dignity and filled with the news of the time, that being a part of his entertainment--received us with cheerful words.
firesidenounUS /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
From this reading Our evenings were spent playing cards or backgammon or listening to the chatter of our host by the fireside.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At each tavern we first entered the barroom where the landlord--always a well-dressed man of much dignity and filled with the news of the time, that being a part of his entertainment--received us with cheerful words.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His housekeeper was there and assigned our quarters for the night.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading After the long stretches of forest road we hurried along between fragrant fields of drying hay.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading After the long stretches of forest road we hurried along between fragrant fields of drying hay.
haynounUS /heɪ/
grass mowed and cured for use as fodder
From this reading After the long stretches of forest road we hurried along between fragrant fields of drying hay.
hayingnounUS /ˈheɪɪŋ/
the harvesting of hay
From this reading I START IN A LONG WAY I journeyed to Canton in the midst of the haying season.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At each tavern we first entered the barroom where the landlord--always a well-dressed man of much dignity and filled with the news of the time, that being a part of his entertainment--received us with cheerful words.
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 Our evenings were spent playing cards or backgammon or listening to the chatter of our host by the fireside.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading His housekeeper was there and assigned our quarters for the night.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading After the long stretches of forest road we hurried along between fragrant fields of drying hay.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I START IN A LONG WAY I journeyed to Canton in the midst of the haying season.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I START IN A LONG WAY I journeyed to Canton in the midst of the haying season.
journeyedverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrnid/
past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip
From this reading I START IN A LONG WAY I journeyed to Canton in the midst of the haying season.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading At each tavern we first entered the barroom where the landlord--always a well-dressed man of much dignity and filled with the news of the time, that being a part of his entertainment--received us with cheerful words.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Our evenings were spent playing cards or backgammon or listening to the chatter of our host by the fireside.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I START IN A LONG WAY I journeyed to Canton in the midst of the haying season.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading At each tavern we first entered the barroom where the landlord--always a well-dressed man of much dignity and filled with the news of the time, that being a part of his entertainment--received us with cheerful words.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading I START IN A LONG WAY I journeyed to Canton in the midst of the haying season.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading At each tavern we first entered the barroom where the landlord--always a well-dressed man of much dignity and filled with the news of the time, that being a part of his entertainment--received us with cheerful words.
information about recent and important events
From this reading At each tavern we first entered the barroom where the landlord--always a well-dressed man of much dignity and filled with the news of the time, that being a part of his entertainment--received us with cheerful words.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading His housekeeper was there and assigned our quarters for the night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I START IN A LONG WAY I journeyed to Canton in the midst of the haying season.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Our evenings were spent playing cards or backgammon or listening to the chatter of our host by the fireside.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading His housekeeper was there and assigned our quarters for the night.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading At each tavern we first entered the barroom where the landlord--always a well-dressed man of much dignity and filled with the news of the time, that being a part of his entertainment--received us with cheerful words.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Our evenings were spent playing cards or backgammon or listening to the chatter of our host by the fireside.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading His housekeeper was there and assigned our quarters for the night.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading At each tavern we first entered the barroom where the landlord--always a well-dressed man of much dignity and filled with the news of the time, that being a part of his entertainment--received us with cheerful words.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading After the long stretches of forest road we hurried along between fragrant fields of drying hay.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading I START IN A LONG WAY I journeyed to Canton in the midst of the haying season.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Our evenings were spent playing cards or backgammon or listening to the chatter of our host by the fireside.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I START IN A LONG WAY I journeyed to Canton in the midst of the haying season.
stretchesnounUS /ˈstretʃəz/
plural of “stretch” — a large and unbroken expanse or distance
From this reading After the long stretches of forest road we hurried along between fragrant fields of drying hay.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading At each tavern we first entered the barroom where the landlord--always a well-dressed man of much dignity and filled with the news of the time, that being a part of his entertainment--received us with cheerful words.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At each tavern we first entered the barroom where the landlord--always a well-dressed man of much dignity and filled with the news of the time, that being a part of his entertainment--received us with cheerful words.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I START IN A LONG WAY I journeyed to Canton in the midst of the haying season.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His housekeeper was there and assigned our quarters for the night.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At each tavern we first entered the barroom where the landlord--always a well-dressed man of much dignity and filled with the news of the time, that being a part of his entertainment--received us with cheerful words.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I START IN A LONG WAY I journeyed to Canton in the midst of the haying season.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At each tavern we first entered the barroom where the landlord--always a well-dressed man of much dignity and filled with the news of the time, that being a part of his entertainment--received us with cheerful words.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His housekeeper was there and assigned our quarters for the night.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I START IN A LONG WAY I journeyed to Canton in the midst of the haying season.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading After the long stretches of forest road we hurried along between fragrant fields of drying hay.
well-dressedadjective
having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat
From this reading At each tavern we first entered the barroom where the landlord--always a well-dressed man of much dignity and filled with the news of the time, that being a part of his entertainment--received us with cheerful words.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Our evenings were spent playing cards or backgammon or listening to the chatter of our host by the fireside.
in or at the place that
From this reading At each tavern we first entered the barroom where the landlord--always a well-dressed man of much dignity and filled with the news of the time, that being a part of his entertainment--received us with cheerful words.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At each tavern we first entered the barroom where the landlord--always a well-dressed man of much dignity and filled with the news of the time, that being a part of his entertainment--received us with cheerful words.
the words that are spoken
From this reading At each tavern we first entered the barroom where the landlord--always a well-dressed man of much dignity and filled with the news of the time, that being a part of his entertainment--received us with cheerful words.
