used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading COCKNEY'S MYSTERIOUS RIDE Long after midnight of the short summer night, Cockney Aikens and his wife drove up to the Provincial Hotel, the team in a lather but Pink Eye with lots of the devil left.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading COCKNEY'S MYSTERIOUS RIDE Long after midnight of the short summer night, Cockney Aikens and his wife drove up to the Provincial Hotel, the team in a lather but Pink Eye with lots of the devil left.
AikensnounUS /ˈeɪkɪnz/
plural of “aiken” — United States writer (1889-1973)
From this reading COCKNEY'S MYSTERIOUS RIDE Long after midnight of the short summer night, Cockney Aikens and his wife drove up to the Provincial Hotel, the team in a lather but Pink Eye with lots of the devil left.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading COCKNEY'S MYSTERIOUS RIDE Long after midnight of the short summer night, Cockney Aikens and his wife drove up to the Provincial Hotel, the team in a lather but Pink Eye with lots of the devil left.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he emerged from the lane leading to the stables, a Mounted Policeman, riding in late from patrol, pulled up before him and stooped to see his face.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "What's on at this hour, Cockney?"
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Mary climbed down and pounded up the night clerk, and Cockney, given the stable key, took the team back himself.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As he emerged from the lane leading to the stables, a Mounted Policeman, riding in late from patrol, pulled up before him and stooped to see his face.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The big rancher straightened furiously.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading COCKNEY'S MYSTERIOUS RIDE Long after midnight of the short summer night, Cockney Aikens and his wife drove up to the Provincial Hotel, the team in a lather but Pink Eye with lots of the devil left.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Mary climbed down and pounded up the night clerk, and Cockney, given the stable key, took the team back himself.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading Mary climbed down and pounded up the night clerk, and Cockney, given the stable key, took the team back himself.
CockneynounUS /ˈkɑːkni/
a native of the east end of London
From this reading COCKNEY'S MYSTERIOUS RIDE Long after midnight of the short summer night, Cockney Aikens and his wife drove up to the Provincial Hotel, the team in a lather but Pink Eye with lots of the devil left.
COCKNEY'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading COCKNEY'S MYSTERIOUS RIDE Long after midnight of the short summer night, Cockney Aikens and his wife drove up to the Provincial Hotel, the team in a lather but Pink Eye with lots of the devil left.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading COCKNEY'S MYSTERIOUS RIDE Long after midnight of the short summer night, Cockney Aikens and his wife drove up to the Provincial Hotel, the team in a lather but Pink Eye with lots of the devil left.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mary climbed down and pounded up the night clerk, and Cockney, given the stable key, took the team back himself.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading COCKNEY'S MYSTERIOUS RIDE Long after midnight of the short summer night, Cockney Aikens and his wife drove up to the Provincial Hotel, the team in a lather but Pink Eye with lots of the devil left.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading As he emerged from the lane leading to the stables, a Mounted Policeman, riding in late from patrol, pulled up before him and stooped to see his face.
the organ of sight
From this reading COCKNEY'S MYSTERIOUS RIDE Long after midnight of the short summer night, Cockney Aikens and his wife drove up to the Provincial Hotel, the team in a lather but Pink Eye with lots of the devil left.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As he emerged from the lane leading to the stables, a Mounted Policeman, riding in late from patrol, pulled up before him and stooped to see his face.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As he emerged from the lane leading to the stables, a Mounted Policeman, riding in late from patrol, pulled up before him and stooped to see his face.
furiouslyadverbUS /ˈfjʊriəsli/
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
From this reading The big rancher straightened furiously.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Mary climbed down and pounded up the night clerk, and Cockney, given the stable key, took the team back himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he emerged from the lane leading to the stables, a Mounted Policeman, riding in late from patrol, pulled up before him and stooped to see his face.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As he emerged from the lane leading to the stables, a Mounted Policeman, riding in late from patrol, pulled up before him and stooped to see his face.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mary climbed down and pounded up the night clerk, and Cockney, given the stable key, took the team back himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading COCKNEY'S MYSTERIOUS RIDE Long after midnight of the short summer night, Cockney Aikens and his wife drove up to the Provincial Hotel, the team in a lather but Pink Eye with lots of the devil left.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading COCKNEY'S MYSTERIOUS RIDE Long after midnight of the short summer night, Cockney Aikens and his wife drove up to the Provincial Hotel, the team in a lather but Pink Eye with lots of the devil left.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "What's on at this hour, Cockney?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading COCKNEY'S MYSTERIOUS RIDE Long after midnight of the short summer night, Cockney Aikens and his wife drove up to the Provincial Hotel, the team in a lather but Pink Eye with lots of the devil left.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Mary climbed down and pounded up the night clerk, and Cockney, given the stable key, took the team back himself.
a narrow way or road
From this reading As he emerged from the lane leading to the stables, a Mounted Policeman, riding in late from patrol, pulled up before him and stooped to see his face.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading As he emerged from the lane leading to the stables, a Mounted Policeman, riding in late from patrol, pulled up before him and stooped to see his face.
lathernounUS /ˈlæðər/
the froth produced by soaps or detergents
From this reading COCKNEY'S MYSTERIOUS RIDE Long after midnight of the short summer night, Cockney Aikens and his wife drove up to the Provincial Hotel, the team in a lather but Pink Eye with lots of the devil left.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading As he emerged from the lane leading to the stables, a Mounted Policeman, riding in late from patrol, pulled up before him and stooped to see his face.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading COCKNEY'S MYSTERIOUS RIDE Long after midnight of the short summer night, Cockney Aikens and his wife drove up to the Provincial Hotel, the team in a lather but Pink Eye with lots of the devil left.
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 COCKNEY'S MYSTERIOUS RIDE Long after midnight of the short summer night, Cockney Aikens and his wife drove up to the Provincial Hotel, the team in a lather but Pink Eye with lots of the devil left.
a large number or amount
From this reading COCKNEY'S MYSTERIOUS RIDE Long after midnight of the short summer night, Cockney Aikens and his wife drove up to the Provincial Hotel, the team in a lather but Pink Eye with lots of the devil left.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary climbed down and pounded up the night clerk, and Cockney, given the stable key, took the team back himself.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading COCKNEY'S MYSTERIOUS RIDE Long after midnight of the short summer night, Cockney Aikens and his wife drove up to the Provincial Hotel, the team in a lather but Pink Eye with lots of the devil left.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading As he emerged from the lane leading to the stables, a Mounted Policeman, riding in late from patrol, pulled up before him and stooped to see his face.
of an obscure nature
From this reading COCKNEY'S MYSTERIOUS RIDE Long after midnight of the short summer night, Cockney Aikens and his wife drove up to the Provincial Hotel, the team in a lather but Pink Eye with lots of the devil left.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading COCKNEY'S MYSTERIOUS RIDE Long after midnight of the short summer night, Cockney Aikens and his wife drove up to the Provincial Hotel, the team in a lather but Pink Eye with lots of the devil left.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COCKNEY'S MYSTERIOUS RIDE Long after midnight of the short summer night, Cockney Aikens and his wife drove up to the Provincial Hotel, the team in a lather but Pink Eye with lots of the devil left.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "What's on at this hour, Cockney?"
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading As he emerged from the lane leading to the stables, a Mounted Policeman, riding in late from patrol, pulled up before him and stooped to see his face.
a light shade of red
From this reading COCKNEY'S MYSTERIOUS RIDE Long after midnight of the short summer night, Cockney Aikens and his wife drove up to the Provincial Hotel, the team in a lather but Pink Eye with lots of the devil left.
PolicemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading As he emerged from the lane leading to the stables, a Mounted Policeman, riding in late from patrol, pulled up before him and stooped to see his face.
poundedverbUS /ˈpaʊndɪd/
past form of “pound” — hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
From this reading Mary climbed down and pounded up the night clerk, and Cockney, given the stable key, took the team back himself.
ProvincialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɪnʃəl/
of or associated with a province
From this reading COCKNEY'S MYSTERIOUS RIDE Long after midnight of the short summer night, Cockney Aikens and his wife drove up to the Provincial Hotel, the team in a lather but Pink Eye with lots of the devil left.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading As he emerged from the lane leading to the stables, a Mounted Policeman, riding in late from patrol, pulled up before him and stooped to see his face.
ranchernounUS /ˈræntʃər/
a person who owns or operates a ranch
From this reading The big rancher straightened furiously.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading COCKNEY'S MYSTERIOUS RIDE Long after midnight of the short summer night, Cockney Aikens and his wife drove up to the Provincial Hotel, the team in a lather but Pink Eye with lots of the devil left.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading As he emerged from the lane leading to the stables, a Mounted Policeman, riding in late from patrol, pulled up before him and stooped to see his face.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As he emerged from the lane leading to the stables, a Mounted Policeman, riding in late from patrol, pulled up before him and stooped to see his face.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading COCKNEY'S MYSTERIOUS RIDE Long after midnight of the short summer night, Cockney Aikens and his wife drove up to the Provincial Hotel, the team in a lather but Pink Eye with lots of the devil left.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading Mary climbed down and pounded up the night clerk, and Cockney, given the stable key, took the team back himself.
stablesnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading As he emerged from the lane leading to the stables, a Mounted Policeman, riding in late from patrol, pulled up before him and stooped to see his face.
stoopedadjectiveUS /stuːpt/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading As he emerged from the lane leading to the stables, a Mounted Policeman, riding in late from patrol, pulled up before him and stooped to see his face.
straightenedverbUS /ˈstreɪtənd/
past form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading The big rancher straightened furiously.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading COCKNEY'S MYSTERIOUS RIDE Long after midnight of the short summer night, Cockney Aikens and his wife drove up to the Provincial Hotel, the team in a lather but Pink Eye with lots of the devil left.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading COCKNEY'S MYSTERIOUS RIDE Long after midnight of the short summer night, Cockney Aikens and his wife drove up to the Provincial Hotel, the team in a lather but Pink Eye with lots of the devil left.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COCKNEY'S MYSTERIOUS RIDE Long after midnight of the short summer night, Cockney Aikens and his wife drove up to the Provincial Hotel, the team in a lather but Pink Eye with lots of the devil left.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What's on at this hour, Cockney?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading COCKNEY'S MYSTERIOUS RIDE Long after midnight of the short summer night, Cockney Aikens and his wife drove up to the Provincial Hotel, the team in a lather but Pink Eye with lots of the devil left.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mary climbed down and pounded up the night clerk, and Cockney, given the stable key, took the team back himself.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading COCKNEY'S MYSTERIOUS RIDE Long after midnight of the short summer night, Cockney Aikens and his wife drove up to the Provincial Hotel, the team in a lather but Pink Eye with lots of the devil left.
What's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What's on at this hour, Cockney?"
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading COCKNEY'S MYSTERIOUS RIDE Long after midnight of the short summer night, Cockney Aikens and his wife drove up to the Provincial Hotel, the team in a lather but Pink Eye with lots of the devil left.
in the company of; together with
From this reading COCKNEY'S MYSTERIOUS RIDE Long after midnight of the short summer night, Cockney Aikens and his wife drove up to the Provincial Hotel, the team in a lather but Pink Eye with lots of the devil left.
